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New Kingdom, Ramesside
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One side of this wooden object has nodges at regular intervals. This might be a warp spacer. Such tools were part of vertical looms and used to evenly spread the warps during the weaving process.
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Title: Warp spacer ?
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 19–20
Date: ca. 1295–1070 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Late New Kingdom Settlement, MMA excavations, 1920–22
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: l. 20 cm (7 7/8 in)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Object Number: 22.1.631
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