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Accession_Number E.63.10
Shape Sceptre
Shape_description Miniature papyrus sceptre worn as a pendant (suspension hole at top). Zig zags taper to the main body the top of which is decorated with four incised lines. The body swells and then tapers to a pointed base.
Material Faience
Fabric Egyptian
Fabric_description
Munsell_color
Decoration
Inscriptions
Condition Intact and complete. Around the base a large amount of the blue glaze has worn away.
Technique/Style
Provenance Meydoum
Period 3rd Intermediate Period: 22 dynasty
Date
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Artist
Attribution
Image

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Egyptian papyrus sceptre.

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Egyptian papyrus sceptre.
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Beazley_DB
Height 3.8
Diameters Max 0.8; suspension hole 0.3
Handle_height
Other_dims.
Location Myth and religion
Edited_by Leigh
Date_edited 20.09.2002
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