<em>Paddle Doll</em>, ca. 2008–1630 B.C.E. Wood, pigment, 8 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 3/16 in. (21.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.100E. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.37.100E_front.jpg)

Paddle Doll

Medium: Wood, pigment

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 2008–1630 B.C.E.

Dimensions: 8 3/8 x 2 3/16 x 3/16 in. (21.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 37.100E

Image: CUR.37.100E_front.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Flat wooden female figurine with details of anatomy, garment and jewelry painted in red and black on both sides. On the reverse side is a painted image of Ta-weret. This figurine type is referred to as a paddle doll. Condition: Both arms broken off below armpits, and the edges are chipped off at the head and bottom. A hole on the right side near the armpit has an ancient repair with tan plaster. Some pitting on the surface.

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