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Wooden Staff or Support

2030–1650 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12

Medium
wood
Measurements
Overall: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.874
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Location
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Description

This staff has a terminal in the shape of papyrus umbel serving as a support for some other detail now missing.
A warm-brown wood staff features a long, uniform pole that widens at the top into a cone-shaped head. Its flat circular surface shows a vertical crack on one side. Natural wood grain and subtle variations in texture are visible along the length of the shaft, which ends in a blunt, flat base. The simple, tapered design emphasizes the organic patterns and smooth finish of the carving.

Wooden Staff or Support

2030–1650 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasties 11–12

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