Accession No
1921.650
Description
Wooden bat or mallet, possibly related to textile production. The head is oval and concave on one face, the handle is cylindrical.
Place
Africa; North Africa; Egypt; Sedment
Period
First Intermediate
Source
Brunton, Guy [excavator]; Haddon, Alfred Cort (Prof.)
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1921.650; 21/1615
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood
Local Term
Measurements
140mm x 60mm x 405mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Flat circular base and a peg-like handle. Below the handle, the mallet expands into a dome-like structure until the base is reached.
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Field collection)
Excavated by Brunton.G. See correspondence for year 1921 in Museum's Documentary Archives letter dated 15.9.21 and list of "Antiquities from British School".
Event Date 1921
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Wooden bat or mallet, possibly related to textile production. The head is oval and concave on one face, the handle is cylindrical.
Event Date 12/2/2025
Author: Lily Pencliffe
FM:36507
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