Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Wedge shaped iron fragment, narrows slightly at one end, and then widens again. Possibly from a chisel or other tool blade. Heavily corroded.

Ancient Egyptian metal fragment from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1903.46.39.b
  • Material: iron
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: B.P. Grenfell
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: metal fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 80mm , Width: 33mm , Depth: 23mm
  • Published references: Grenfell B P & Hunt A S Egypt Exploraton Fund Archaeological Reports 1902-1903 pp.7-8
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647