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

Metal tool, probably iron. Rod of iron with a square cross section. Long shaft with a twisted section in the middle, the end widens slightly to form what appears to be a narrow spoon bowl. This may be an implement of some kind, or part of a larger object, from which it has been broken at both ends.

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

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1903.46.39.d
  • Material: iron
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: B.P. Grenfell
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: metal rod
  • Dimensions: Length: 214mm , Width: 5mm , Depth: 4mm
  • 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