Paddle Doll
This “paddle doll” was found in Tomb MMA 818 along with another fragmentary example of the same type. Like most of these objects, the figure had a keyhole shaped torso; it once likely had rudimentary arms, but these are now missing. Nipples are painted on the chest, a broad collar is drawn around the neck, and a geometrically patterned garment covers the body above a large pubic triangle. This doll also has three tattoos representing birds painted on its torso, two on the front below the garment and one on the back. The head was originally made of black pitch.
For more on paddle dolls, see 15.10.90 and 31.3.35a, b.
For more on paddle dolls, see 15.10.90 and 31.3.35a, b.
Artwork Details
- Title: Paddle Doll
- Period: Middle Kingdom
- Dynasty: Dynasty 11
- Date: ca. 2030–1981 B.C.
- Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb MMA 818, MMA excavations, 1929–30
- Medium: Wood, paint
- Dimensions: H. 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in)
- Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1931
- Object Number: 31.3.43
- Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art
More Artwork
A slider containing 5 items.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
Press the down key to skip to the last item.
ca. 2030–1802 B.C.
ca. 1550–1479 B.C.
ca. 2051–2000 B.C.
ca. 1550–1479 B.C.
ca. 1550–1504 B.C.
Research Resources
The Met provides unparalleled resources for research and welcomes an international community of students and scholars. The Met's Open Access API is where creators and researchers can connect to the The Met collection. Open Access data and public domain images are available for unrestricted commercial and noncommercial use without permission or fee.
To request images under copyright and other restrictions, please use this Image Request form.
Feedback
We continue to research and examine historical and cultural context for objects in The Met collection. If you have comments or questions about this object record, please complete and submit this form. The Museum looks forward to receiving your comments.