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Fragment of a quiver (?)

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Description

Quiver fragment (?). Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2124–1981 B.C. Leather (cattle hide), dye (red madder). H. 11 cm (4 5/16 in); W. 13 cm (5 1/8 in.). From: Tomb MMA 830, Khokha, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1911–12. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1928.

AI image analysis GPT-5.4-nano

Machine-generated from the object's image on Jul 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

Fragment of a red-brown, woven leather-like object with decorative/structural elements resembling quiver construction, with a small cluster of metal-like fasteners at the left edge.

The image shows a small, irregularly shaped fragment composed of a dark reddish-brown surface. Across most of its visible face are repeated woven/braided bands and blocks, including several horizontal rows of rectangular dark elements that look like the ends of small binding strands or decorative stitch points. In places, there are triangular notch-like projections along the lower edges, suggesting an uneven fringe or cut-out pattern from the original item. The left side includes a few small, light-colored attachments/loops that may be remnants of cord or small metal fittings (metal content not fully confirmable). No clear human figures, animals, deities, or formal hieroglyphic signs are visible; the markings appear to be decorative textile patterning rather than readable inscription. The catalogued materials (leather and red dye) are consistent with the visible reddish leather-like surface and dyed coloration. No royal cartouche is visible.

unclear Middle Kingdom (as per catalogue; not otherwise confirmable from visible features) fragmentary
Materials leather-like woven materialred dye (reddish surface coloration)dark binding/threads or inlay (colorant/secondary material unclear)small light-colored attachment/fastener remnants (material unclear)

Connections

Found at Khokha

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116245408 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 28.3.5 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 545110 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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