Fragment of Acacia Wood from the Step Pyramid Complex at Saqqara
Object type: Beam, acacia, step pyramid
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Old Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 3
Date: ca. 2649–2100 B.C.
Medium: Wood, acacia
Dimensions: l. 21 cm (8 1/4 in); w. 14 cm (5 1/2 in); th. 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in)
Geography: From    Egypt Memphite Region Saqqara
Locale: Djoser Pyramid Complex
Locus: Southern Tomb, entrance passage
Credit line: Gift of Prentice Duell, 1933
Accession year: 1933