Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

One of 46 fragments of copper alloy. from knives, needles, vessels etc. May represent scrap to be melted down again.

Needle bent over on itself in two places.

Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1925.46.33.41
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: metal fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 46mm , Width: 36mm , Depth: 3mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483