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Warp spacer ?
Date
ca. 1295–1070 B.C.
Medium
Wood
Dimensions
l. 20 cm (7 7/8 in)
Department
Egyptian Art
Gallery
113
Location
113
Credit
Rogers Fund and Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1922

Description

Overview Warp spacer ? New Kingdom, Ramesside ca. 1295–1070 B.C. Not on view One side of this wooden object has nodges at regular intervals. This might be a warp spacer. Such tools were part of vertical looms and used to evenly spread the warps during the weaving process.