Yoke

New Kingdom, Ramesside

ca. 1300–1080 BCE

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 122

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Title: Yoke
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 19–20
Date: ca. 1300–1080 BCE
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations
Medium: Alder wood
Dimensions: L. 31.5 × W. 4 cm (12 3/8 × 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1911
Object Number: 11.151.688
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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