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1901.40.133

Flatten and folded lead net sinker. [MJD 29/05/2009]

1901.40.133

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Collection type
Object
Description
Flatten and folded lead net sinker. [MJD 29/05/2009]
Geographical reference
Egypt
Africa > Northern Africa > Egypt
Abydos
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Ancient Egyptian New Kingdom
Date collected
By 1901
Acquisition information
Donated: 1901
Materials and processes
Material Lead Metal, Process Bent
Dimensions
Length: max 25 mm, Width: max 12 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1901.40.133
Associated publications
See part II in Randall MacIver, D. and Mace, A. 1902. El Amrah and Abydos. London: Egypt Exploration Fund. The assemblage from tomb 119 is shown on plates XLVIII and LIII. Two of the net sinkers are pictured on plate XLVIII. [AS 15/06/2012]

Search terms: Fishing, Death, Religion, Sinker, Fishing Accessory, Grave Good

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