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Folding stool

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Description

Stool, folding. Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11–13, ca. 2030–1640 B.C. Wood, leather, bronze or copper alloy. H. 35.7 cm (14 1/16 in); w. 31.5 cm (12 3/8 in); d. 37.7 cm (14 13/16 in). From: Meir, Middle Egypt, Egypt. Excavation: Khashaba excavations, 1910–11. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1912.

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.

A wooden folding stool with two tall rectangular legs and a horizontal base, topped by a rectangular, weathered seat surface.

The object is shown frontally against a neutral background. It consists of a rectangular top board/seat (pinkish-brown and worn) supported by two vertical wooden side frames that narrow downward and connect to a thick horizontal plank forming the front and back base. The side legs are tall and slightly tapered, with visible joinery and age-related cracking/chipping. Along the underside/front edge are small metal fasteners or pegs (light-colored) that may correspond to bronze/copper alloy fittings mentioned in the catalogue. The seat surface appears to be a separate covering (leather-like) set on the wooden frame, though the exact leather condition cannot be confirmed. No painted decoration or carved figural scenes are visible in the image. No hieroglyphic, Greek, Coptic, or Arabic text is visible on the stool.

daily life Middle Kingdom (as catalogued); exact dating from image alone is unclear. poor
Materials wood (legs and frame)leather-like covering on seat (uncertain)metal fasteners/pegs at front edge (bronze/copper alloy uncertain)

Connections

Found at Meir

Cross-references (4)

  • Wikidata-Q Q116248162 tier-1
  • Collection-QID Q160236 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • Inventory-Number 12.182.58 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
  • MET-Object 544252 tier-2 (wikidata-mediated)
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