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Weaving weight
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Naukratis
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Other: 6.4 x 1.8 x 1 cm (2 1/2 x 11/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number86.212
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ClassificationsTools and equipment – Textile- and costume-making – Thimbles
DescriptionBrown Limestone, weaving weight smooth surface.
ProvenanceFrom Naukratis, 1886 : The stone ledger says that this object was from the EEF excavations at San el-Hagar. A note added to the accession card indicates that the object is from Naukratis instead. Excavated by the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund by the government of Egypt; given to the MFA by the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1886)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1886)