Plunderers' Wedge

Unknown

ca. 1070–945 B.C. · Tamarisk wood · Egyptian Art

One of two "plunderers' wedges" found in the pit of Tomb MMA 60, this long stick of tamarisk wood was sharpened at one end. The excavators suggested that this and its mate (25.3.179b) were used to pry up the lids of coffins.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1070–945 B.C.

Medium

Tamarisk wood

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1925