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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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