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Middle Kingdom

ca. 1981–1640 B.C.

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 109

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Title: Weight
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: Alabaster
Dimensions: h. 6 cm (2 3/8 in); w. 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in); d. 2.4 cm (15/16 in); weight 170g (0.2kg)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1915
Object Number: 15.3.608
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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