Ancient Egyptian metal flower boss from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Sheet Copper alloy which has been cut into a circular shape and impressed with a daisy design with petals radiating out from a cental disc. The edges are broken and folded in on themselves at points, but at one point there is a small hole, possibly for the item. Probably used as decoration, perhaps on horse leathers.

Ancient Egyptian metal flower boss from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.14
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: metal flower boss
  • Dimensions: Length: 29mm , Width: 27mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483