Model cucumber
Object type: Model cucumber
Department: Egyptian Art
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Reign: reign of Senwosret I
Date: ca. 1961–1917 B.C.
Medium: Blue faience
Dimensions: l. 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in)
Geography: From    Egypt Memphite Region Lisht South
Locale: Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I
Locus: outer court west, east of boat pit
Excavation: MMA excavations, 1923–24
Credit line: Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1924
Accession year: 1924