Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Naukratis

Rectangular strip of lead. External surface is blue and white and cracked. 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.b
  • Material: lead
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: metal fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 43mm , Width: 13mm , Depth: 5mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925