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Was-scepter
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 – early Dynasty
2010–1961 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht)
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Length x diameter (max): 48 x 3 cm (18 7/8 x 1 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number21.440
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsPersonal accessories
DescriptionWooden was-scepter from a collection of 250 sticks and staves in the tomb of Djehutynakht (Deir el-Bersha Tomb 10A). The head of the staff represents a mythical creature, perhaps Seth, while the end is forked.
ProvenanceFrom Deir el-Bersha, tomb 10, shaft A (tomb of Djehutynakht). May 1915: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession Date: March 1, 1921)