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Middle Kingdom

ca. 1981–1640 B.C.

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Period: Middle Kingdom

Dynasty: Dynasty 12–13

Date: ca. 1981–1640 B.C.

Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations, 1920–22

Medium: Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)

Dimensions: h. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in); w. 3 cm (1 3/16 in); d. 2.2 cm (7/8 in); weight 59 g (0.1 kg)

Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1916

Accession Number: 16.3.6

Chronology

Egypt, 2000-1000 B.C.

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