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Flagellum
Egyptian
New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1550–1295 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 35.5 cm (14 in.)
Credit Line
Emily Esther Sears Fund
Accession Number03.1645
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment
DescriptionWooden flagellum with a flat back, indicating that it was originally held by a cult statue (or on a coffin). Goes with 03.1644?
ProvenanceSaid to be from Gurna. 1903: purchased for the MFA from Mohamed Mohassib, Luxor, Egypt by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group ( 03.1644-03.1645) for £1/10s.
(Accession date: January 1, 1903)
(Accession date: January 1, 1903)