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Middle Kingdom
Elegantly carved, this outstretched hand with gently curved fingers most likely comes from the end of the handle of a cosmtic spoon.
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Title: Hand from bowl of cosmetic spoon
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12–13
Date: ca. 1981–1640 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid complex of Amenemhat I, debris, MMA excavations, 1920–22
Medium: Slate
Dimensions: L. 5.1 cm (2 in)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Accession Number: 22.1.861
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