Smithsonian — National Museum of American History (NMAH) · other

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Description

Bell shaped weight glazed with Egyptian faience or frit, and dated to 18th to 20th Dynasty. This was bought from the Khayat Ancient Arts Gallery in New York City. Areez Khayat, was an archaeologist who conducted extensive excavations in Egypt before World War II. | Currently not on view

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