Ancient Egyptian mould from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Roughly circular brown pottery mould for a faience conical rosette or lotus drop earring pendant mould. Pierced at the tip, and with grooves cut regularly from tip to base. Surface damage to one edge of the mould.

Ancient Egyptian mould from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1966.19.20.A
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: mould
  • Dimensions: Length: 23mm , Width: 23mm , Depth: 13mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483