Friday, August 15, 2008

Daily Photo - Faience at the Petrie

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.



Copyright: Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology,
University College London
With my thanks

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