Ancient Egyptian stone fragment from Hieracleopolis dated 30 BC - AD 642

Ancient Egyptian stone fragment from Hieracleopolis dated 30 BC – AD 642

Rectangular shaped limestone fragment, with carved decoration on one side. Acanthus leaves curve in from both sides, based on a raised straight line, and meeting near to a diamond shape at the top. Similar to a column capital, possibly part of a cornice

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1904.48.70.a
Material: limestone
Period: Roman Period - Coptic Period
Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
Dated: 30 BC - AD 642
Object name: stone fragment
Dimensions: Length: 246mm , Width: 157mm , Depth: 130mm
Published references: Petrie W M F Ehnasya 1905
Site: Heracleopolis

Latitude: 29.085556
Longitude: 30.934444