Ancient Egyptian key from Tell Nabasha

Copper alloy key. Circular looped handle at the top of the rectangular shaft. One tooth at the base of the shaft, extends in a slight upward curve both sides. However on one side it is broken off part way along. Modern paper and glue adhere to one side of the key in small patches.

Ancient Egyptian key from Tell Nabasha

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.28.123.a
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: key
  • Dimensions: Length: 66mm , Width: 25mm , Depth: 8mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Tanis 2 1888
  • Site: Tell Nabasha
  • Latitude: 30.86
  • Longitude: 31.910556