Ancient Egyptian mould from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Roughly circularbrown orange pottery mould for a faience barrel bead. Darkened face. Channels at either end to hold transverse wire to create a hole in the faience for threading.

Ancient Egyptian mould from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1966.19.60.A
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: mould
  • Dimensions: Length: 31mm , Width: 30mm , Depth: 12mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483