Ancient Egyptian ivory fragments from Mazguneh dated 30 BC – AD 395

Four parts from a cylindrical ivory fitting, one of which has been formed from the modern gluing of two parts. If complete the fitting would be hollow, with a central hole through the length and a small central hole through the width.

Ancient Egyptian ivory fragments from Mazguneh dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1911.58.4.b
  • Material: ivory
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: ivory fragments
  • Dimensions: Length: 42mm , Length: 24mm , Length: 21mm , Length: 11mm , Width (of wall of cylinder): 2mm , Diameter (at the end): 9mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F The Labyrinth Gerzeh and Mazghunheh 1912
  • Site: Mazguneh
  • Latitude: 29.75
  • Longitude: 31.25