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Apotropaic rod

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City, United States

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  • Title: Apotropaic rod
  • Date Created: ca. 1878–1640 B.C.
  • Physical Dimensions: L. 27.5 cm (10 7/8 in.); W. 2.3 cm (7/8 in.); d-e) crocodiles: L. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); f-g) lions: L. 3 cm (1 3/16 in.); h) turtle: L. 2.6 cm (1 in.); i-j) frogs: L. 2 cm (13/16 in.)
  • Type: Magic rod
  • External Link: http://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/544110
  • Medium: Glazed steatite
  • Repository: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
  • Period: Middle Kingdom
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