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Ancient Egyptian Inkwell
| Categories | Early - Primitive, Middle East / Africa |
| Type | Egyptian |
| Material | Wood |
| Origin | Egypt |
| Date or Era | ca. 2051–1981 B.C. |
| Measuring | Dimensions: H. 6.6 × W. 5.7 × D. 3.1 cm (2 5/8 × 2 1/4 × 1 1/4 in.) |
This inkwell was excavated by the Egyptian Expedition of the Metropolitan Museum of Art (NYC) in 1929 to 1930. It dates to Middle Kingdom Period, Dynasty 11, during the period 2051 to 1981 BC.
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