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Middle Kingdom
This linen archer's bag was sewed down both sides, and equipped with a cord handle. Among the objects found inside were a wristguard of leather (31.3.47b), and fragments of new and old bow-strings. Also from this tomb came a toilet jar (31.3.79), a pair of clappers (31.3.32a, b), and a bundle of red leather (31.3.88).
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Title: Archer's bag with contents
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 11
Date: ca. 2050–1200 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb MMA 812, MMA excavations
Medium: Linen, leather, gut
Dimensions: H. 37.9 × W. 30 cm (14 15/16 × 11 13/16 in.) Tray
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1931
Object Number: 31.3.47a, k–o
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