Fish Hook

1973.4.28a

Information

Thick copper alloy fish-hook with curved pointed end and eyelet at the other end. Small label stuck to the surface [no. 3375]. Surface is corroded all over. Compare with W. M. F. Petrie (1917) 'Tools and Weapons' pl. XLIV no. 64; Wellcome Historical Medical Museum accession number 17382 "Bronze fish hook. Mc13375". Purchased at Sotheby's, London 26 June - 6 July 1922 Lot 1798.