Ancient Egyptian net sinker from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

A lead net sinker, made from sheet lead cut into a strip and folded over to form a flattened cylinder.

Ancient Egyptian net sinker from Abydos dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1901.36.112.1
  • Material: lead
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: net sinker
  • Dimensions: Length: 14mm , Width: 10mm , Depth: 7mm
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889