Ancient Egyptian knob handle from Sesebi Upper Nubia dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Small wooden knob, round with short neck and with round base, the top covered by a thin layer of leather of which almost half remains. From a box or casket, or piece of furniture.

Ancient Egyptian knob handle from Sesebi Upper Nubia dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1937.52.8
  • Material: leather wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: knob handle
  • Dimensions: Length: 21mm , Width: 19mm , Depth: 18mm
  • Published references: A M Blackman J E A 23 (1937) pp. 145-151
  • Site: Sesebi
  • Latitude: 20.109722
  • Longitude: 30.543056