Apotropaic rod

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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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