Ancient Egyptian inlay fragment from Diospolis Parva dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Small oblong strip of degraded blue faience tapered at one end. Blue only remains on two of the surfaces. Traces of modern glue and paper adhering to one side. Probably from an inlaid eyebrow from a mummy case.
.a and .b join together.

Ancient Egyptian inlay fragment from Diospolis Parva dated 1985 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1899.44.35.a
  • Material: faience
  • Culture: Dynasty 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 1985 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: inlay fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 20mm , Width: 6mm , Depth: 5mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Diospolis Parva The Cemeteries Of Abadiyeh and Hu 1901
  • Site: Diospolis Parva
  • Latitude: 26.016667
  • Longitude: 32.283333