Mallet

Old Kingdom

ca. 2649–2100 BCE

Not on view

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Title: Mallet
Period: Old Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 5
Date: ca. 2649–2100 BCE
Geography: From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Dishasha, EEF excavations 1897
Medium: Wood
Dimensions: L. 27.5 cm (10 13/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of Egypt Exploration Fund, 1897
Object Number: 97.4.65
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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