Ancient Egyptian pine cone from Hawara dated 30 BC – AD 395

Large pine cone, possibly from Syria or Lebanon or Mediterranean coast. Broken at the base, with four loose scales. Perhaps used for its edible nuts.

Ancient Egyptian pine cone from Hawara dated 30 BC – AD 395

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1911.58.6.a
  • Material: wood
  • Period: Roman Period
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 30 BC - AD 395
  • Object name: pine cone
  • Dimensions: Length: 104mm , Width: 78mm , Depth: 77mm
  • Published references: Petrie, W.M.F., The Labyrinth, Gerzeh and Mazghuneh, 1912, (pp.29-36)
  • Site: Hawara
  • Latitude: 29.266667
  • Longitude: 30.9