Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Naukratis

Rectangular strip of lead, folded over on itself at one end. External surface is beige and white and cracked. Traces of mud or cement at one end. 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.a
  • Material: lead
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: metal fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 44mm , Width: 16mm , Depth: 13mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925