The last of the photographs on this page, one of the clay moulds used to form this type of ornament, is one of the reasons that I like the Petrie so much. As well as all the spectaucular, pretty and unusual items that the Egyptian cultures produced, the Petrie has the everyday items that give you a glimpse into the everyday soul of the place.
UC1283. White faience stud earring; decorative motif: white petals around red centre, on blue background. Late 18th Dynasty. Found at Amarna. 1.5cm diameter.
UC1282. Yellow faience earring; daisy motif: red centre, blue inlaid petals inlaid; broken. . Late 18th Dynasty. Found at Amarna. 2cm diameter.
UC1280. Faience cornflower for inlay; green calyx, blue petals. Late 18th Dynasty. Found at Amarna. 1.75cm.
UC1828 Blue faience daisy; dark blue centre; inlay. Late 18th Dynasty. Found at Amarna. 1.5 cm diameter.
UC1828. Mould; daisy; fired clay. Late 18th Dynasty. Found at Amarna. 3.8cm diameter.
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