The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of February 12, 2026

Wooden Staff or Support

2030–1650 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom , Dynasties 11–12

(2040–1648 BCE)
wood
Overall: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust 1914.874
Location: Not on view

Description

This staff has a terminal in the shape of papyrus umbel serving as a support for some other detail now missing.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1914.874