Ancient Egyptian metal fragments from Naukratis

Piece of leaf shaped copper alloy, broken in two. Straight edge at one end, curving to a point at the other. Possibly part of a knife.

Ancient Egyptian metal fragments from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.73.e
  • Material: copper alloy
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: metal fragments
  • Dimensions: Length (larger piece): 20mm , Length (smaller piece): 10mm , Width (larger piece): 11mm , Width (smaller piece): 10mm , Depth (larger piece): 4mm , Depth (smaller piece): 3mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925