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Throw Stick

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Throw Stick

Period:: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty:: Dynasty 12
Date:: ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
Geography:: probably from Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir (Mir), Tomb of Ukhhotep or Hapiankhtifi
Medium:: Wood
Dimensions:: l. 90.2 cm (35 1/2 in.)
Credit Line:: Rogers Fund, 1912
Accession Number:: 12.182.67

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 112

Provenance

Excavated at Meir by Ahmed Kamal for Sayyid Pasha Khashaba. Acquired by Khashaba in the division of finds. Purchased from Khashaba by the Museum, 1912.
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Egypt, 2000–1000 B.C.

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