Ancient Egyptian mould from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Roughly circular pottery mould for a faience corn flower, thistle shaped. Possibly a poppy seed head. Striations on the top fan, and what could be scales on the body. Traces of white powder in the impression.

Ancient Egyptian mould from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.11
  • Material: pottery
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: mould
  • Dimensions: Length: 26mm , Width: 21mm , Depth: 12mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483