Magic wand, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Hippopotamus ivory, L. 33.1 × W. 5.3 × H. 12.4 × Th. 1 cm (13 1/16 × 2 1/16 × 4 7/8 × 3/8 in.), Wands such as this were a common feature in burials of the late Middle Kingdom. This one shows signs of wear on one tip, suggesting that it was used over a period of time before being placed in the tomb
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Magic wand, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca, 1981–1640 B.C, Egypt, Hippopotamus ivory, L, 33.1, W, 5.3, H, 12.4, Th, 1 cm, 13 1/16, 2, 4 7/8, 3/8, Wands, common feature, burials, late Middle, signs, wear, tip, suggesting, period, time, placed, tomb
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