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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameCosmetic spoon
Object NumberABDUA:63411
Other NumberTH109 (?)
Other Number Typecollection number
PeriodNew Kingdom
Brief DescriptionCarved wooden spoon from a tomb at Thebes. Cosmetic spoon, carved handle in the form of stems of a papyrus plant (representing Lower Egypt), showing umbels and buds. Given to Alexander Thomson by Lady Aberdeen.
DimensionsL: 290 mm, W: 74 mm
Materialswood
ConditionGood
CompletenessComplete
Techniquecarved
Object Production Date1539 BC-1069 BC
Place KeyAfrica, Egypt, Thebes
Associated PersonLady Aberdeen
Field CollectorThomson, Alexander Mr
Publication NoteLEMUR Database
Aquisition SourceChrist's College, Aberdeen
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