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Fragment of a Rounded Stick

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 or early Dynasty
2040–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht)

Medium/Technique Wood
Dimensions Diameter x length: 1.8 x 30 cm (11/16 x 11 13/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-77
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsPersonal accessories

DescriptionFragment of a round stick, possibly from a walking staff. The surface of the fragment is rough, still retains its natrual bark in some places, and is undecorated. Both ends of the stick are broken off.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 3, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.