Ancient Egyptian pen from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Section of reed split longitudinally to provide a semi circular crossection. Sharpened to a point at one end. ’18th Dynasty Abydos’ written in pencil on the object.

Ancient Egyptian pen from Oxyrhynchus dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW5
  • Material: reed
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: pen
  • Dimensions: Length: 90mm , Width: 10mm , Depth: 7mm
  • Site: Oxyrhynchus
  • Latitude: 28.531
  • Longitude: 30.647