Ancient Egyptian mould from Naukratis

Circular orange and brown pottery mould for a faience scarab. Clypeus, pronotum, and elytra marked in the base of the mould. Modern glue and paper adhere to the base.

Ancient Egyptian mould from Naukratis

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1886.31.54.a
  • Material: pottery
  • Excavator: E.A. Gardner W.M.F. Petrie
  • Object name: mould
  • Dimensions: Length: 28mm , Width: 26mm , Depth: 14mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Naukratis 1 1886
  • Site: Naukratis
  • Latitude: 30.901111
  • Longitude: 30.5925