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Description:

Bell shaped weight glazed with Egyptian faience or frit, and dated to 18th to 20th Dynasty. This was bought from the Khayat Ancient Arts Gallery in New York City. Areez Khayat, was an archaeologist who conducted extensive excavations in Egypt before World War II.

Date Made: 1570-1040 BC

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: EgyptAssociated Place: Egypt

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-10493Catalog Number: M-10493Accession Number: 252500

Object Name: weight, EgyptianObject Type: weight

Physical Description: faience, Egyptian (frit) (overall material)Measurements: overall: 1 1/8 in x 1 in; 2.8575 cm x 2.54 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5777-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_729379

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