Wig tube (from a group of three)

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1878–1840 B.C.

Not on view

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Title: Wig tube (from a group of three)
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Senwosret III
Date: ca. 1878–1840 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Dahshur, de Morgan excavations, 1894–95
Medium: Gold
Dimensions: 1/4 in. (0.7 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926
Object Number: 26.7.1318
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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