Magic wand, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, Outer Court, Pit 504, 1908, Hippopotamus ivory, L. 33.8 × W. 3.8 × H. 15.8 × Th. 0.6 cm (13 5/16 × 1 1/2 × 6 1/4 × 1/4 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, ca, 1981–1802 B.C, Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple, Senwosret I, Outer Court, Pit 504, 1908, Hippopotamus ivory, L, 33.8, W, 3.8, H, 15.8, Th, 0.6 cm, 13 5/16, 1 1/2, 6 1/4, 1/4, Wands, common feature, burials, late Middle, signs, wear, tip, suggesting, period, time, placed, tomb
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