Magic wand, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), brick building east, Pit 475, 1913–14, Ivory: Hippopotamus, L. 26.7 × W. 4.5 × H. 9.4 × Th. 0.6 cm (10 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 3 11/16 × 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, late–early 13, ca, 1850–1640 B.C, Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb, Nakht, 493, brick building east, Pit 475, 1913–14, Ivory, Hippopotamus, L, 26.7, W, 4.5, H, 9.4, Th, 0.6 cm, 10 1/2, 1 3/4, 3 11/16, 1/4, Wands, common feature, burials, late Middle, signs, wear, tip, suggesting, period, time, placed, tomb
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