Ball of wool

New Kingdom, Ramesside

ca. 1300–1080 BCE

Not on view

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Title: Ball of wool
Period: New Kingdom, Ramesside
Dynasty: Dynasty 19–20
Date: ca. 1300–1080 BCE
Geography: From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, MMA excavations
Medium: Linen, wool
Dimensions: diam. 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in)
Credit Line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922
Object Number: 22.1.1206
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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