Ancient Egyptian yellow pigment fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Piece of yellow pigment, used for painting etc., beige mud on part of surface. Surface is very friable.

Ancient Egyptian yellow pigment fragment from Amarna dated 1550 – 1295 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1924.30.55.a
  • Material: pigment
  • Culture: Dynasty 18
  • Period: New Kingdom
  • Dated: 1550 - 1295 BC
  • Object name: yellow pigment fragment
  • Dimensions: Length: 61mm , Width: 33mm , Depth: 27mm
  • Site: Amarna
  • Latitude: 27.645197
  • Longitude: 30.896483