Ancient Egyptian mould from Memphis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Roughly circular orange and brown pottery mould for an oval piece with a raised Ankh symbol surrounded by an oval raised line as a border, on its base. Possibly for the bottom half of a faience scarab seal or for an amulet. Traces of white powder in mould, possibly from faience.

Ancient Egyptian mould from Memphis dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1911.58.7
  • Material: pottery
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: mould
  • Dimensions: Length: 34mm , Width: 32mm , Depth: 11mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Memphis I 1909
  • Site: Memphis
  • Latitude: 29.844722
  • Longitude: 31.250833