Fragment of "Magic Knife"
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Object Label
Used for magical protection, objects like this one are today commonly called “knives” because of their sickle-like shape. Ancient Egyptians placed knives like this on the stomachs of pregnant women and on newborns to repel demons and disease. In the tomb, such knives provided protection for the deceased.
Caption
Fragment of "Magic Knife", ca. 1759–after 1630 B.C.E.. Egyptian blue frit, 1 3/8 x 3 9/16 in. (3.5 x 9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour , 16.580.145. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 16.580.145_PS6.jpg)
Title
Fragment of "Magic Knife"
Date
ca. 1759–after 1630 B.C.E.
Dynasty
Dynasty 13
Period
Middle Kingdom
Geography
Place made: Egypt
Medium
Egyptian blue frit
Classification
Dimensions
1 3/8 x 3 9/16 in. (3.5 x 9 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Evangeline Wilbour Blashfield, Theodora Wilbour, and Victor Wilbour honoring the wishes of their mother, Charlotte Beebe Wilbour, as a memorial to their father, Charles Edwin Wilbour
Accession Number
16.580.145
Rights
Creative Commons-BY
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