Fragment of a magic rod
Object type: Magic rod segment, fragmentary
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12–13
Date: ca. 1981–1640 B.C.
Medium: Steatite, green glazed
Dimensions: l. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in); w. 1.8 cm (11/16 in); th. 0.9 cm (3/8 in)
Geography: From    Egypt Memphite Region Lisht North
Locale: Cemetery
Excavation: MMA excavations
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1911
Accession year: 1911
Tags: Hieroglyphs