axe

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This is an axe. It is from Thebes. The Egyptian soldier could use a mace. slingstone, spear, bow and arrow, axe or knife against the enemy. Metal axe blades were…

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axehead

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This is the head of an axe. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. The Egyptian soldier could use a mace. slingstone, spear, bow and arrow, axe…

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Dish

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This is a dish. It is from Saqqara. Most tombs contained large jars that held food and drink offerings. Alongside these, the dead person needed bowls and dishes from which…

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shabti

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This is a mummiform shabti figurine with inscription. It is from Egypt but the exact location is unknown. This is a shabti or 'answerer' inscribed for 'the Osiris, the beloved…

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Headrest

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This is a headrest. It is from grave 123 at Maidum. This headrest was under the head of a man. The body had been wrapped in linen clothing. He was…

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