Ancient Egyptian metal fragments from Naukratis

Copper alloy funnel shaped item, possibly a funnel for perfume bottles or a fitment from something else. From a circular base it tapers inwards to a narrow central hole. Part of the wall near the base is missing. Three incised lines decorate the exterior edge. Corroded. Found broken into several fragments in 2013.

Ancient Egyptian metal fragments from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.73.r
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: metal fragments
  • Dimensions: Length (prior to breakage): 25mm , Width (prior to breakage): 24mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925