Paddle Doll Without Hair

Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom

ca. 1981–1550 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109

This "paddle doll" has a keyhole shaped torso, a rudimentary head, and relatively long arms. Its body is covered with a geometrically patterned garment that reaches to just above a large pubic triangle. There are four bracelets painted on each arm, and what may be a necklace around the neck.

For more on paddle dolls, see 15.10.90 and 31.3.35a, b

Artwork Details

Overview

Provenance

Title: Paddle Doll Without Hair
Period: Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12–18
Date: ca. 1981–1550 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt
Medium: wood, paint
Dimensions: h. 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in); w. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in)
Credit Line: Gift of Helen Miller Gould, 1910
Object Number: 10.130.2580
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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