Ancient Egyptian inlay piece from Tell Dafana

Inlay piece, possibly Carnelian, roughly tear drop shaped. Curved body which is scooped into a thin point at one end.

Ancient Egyptian inlay piece from Tell Dafana

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.28.35.b
  • Material: carnelian
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: inlay piece
  • Dimensions: Length: 19mm , Width: 10mm , Depth: 2.5mm
  • Site: Tell Dafana
  • Latitude: 30.860556
  • Longitude: 32.171389