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Piece of a Pair of Bone Clappers

Piece of a Pair of Bone Clappers

Egyptian

Two-dimensional carved bone resembling an arm or forearm with hand. Obverse slightly raised and bowed while reverse is flat. Fingers indicated by four incised lines. Diagonal break across fingers. Wrist indicated by six incised lines. Circular pierce at top of arm.

Bone

New Kingdom

Ritual Implements