Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Naukratis

Roughly rectangular strip of lead. External surface is blue and white and cracked and very friable. Possibly used as a sealant, between two other material types; or as a weight for fishing nets.

Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.77.c
  • Material: lead
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: metal fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 35mm , Width: 16mm , Depth: 6mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925