Ancient Egyptian stick from Abydos dated 2055 – 1773 BC

Hard wood stick, most probably a handle. Has been bruised at blunt end with blows.

Ancient Egyptian stick from Abydos dated 2055 – 1773 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1922.16.26
  • Material: wood
  • Culture: Dynasty 11 - 12
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
  • Excavator: W.M.F. Petrie
  • Dated: 2055 - 1773 BC
  • Object name: stick
  • Dimensions: Length: 225mm , Width: 28mm , Depth: 20mm
  • Published references: Petrie W M F Tombs of the Courtiers and Oxyrhynkhos 1922 1925 pl XVI
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889