Fragment of a Paddle Doll

Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom

ca. 2030–1981 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109

This fragmentary “paddle doll” was found in Tomb MMA 511 along with parts of three female statuettes (see 26.3.231 & 26.3.232; the third was deaccessioned). The top of this figure’s elongated torso is broken; what remains is decorated with a geometrically pattered garment that ends above a large pubic triangle. Indications of legs are painted on the lower part of the doll.

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

Artwork Details

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Provenance

Title: Fragment of a Paddle Doll
Period: Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 11
Date: ca. 2030–1981 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 511, MMA excavations, 1922–23
Medium: Wood, paint
Dimensions: L. 14 cm (5 1/2 in)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1926
Object Number: 26.3.228
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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