Metropolitan Museum of Art — Egyptian Art (Open Access) · other
Wedge
Description
Wedge, shim (?). Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, ca. 595–30 B.C. Iron. 9 x 6.6 x 0.5 cm (3 9/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/16 in.). From: Temple, hypostyle N, under stones in wall, Hibis, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Egypt. Excavation: MMA excavations, 1910. Credit: Rogers Fund, 1925.
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Hibis
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