Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Ma`at-Feather
ca. 1353-1336 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
The unusual shape of this saw’s handle is a reproduction of a Ma`at -feather (an ostrich plume signifying “truth”). This shape suggests that the saw was used for ceremonial purposes, such as preparing meat for sacrifice to a god.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Tool
- Formatted Medium
- Bronze
- Medium
- bronze
- Locations
- Place made: Egypt
- Dynasty
- Dynasty 18
- Period
- New Kingdom
- Dimensions
- 12 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. (31.5 x 4.2 cm)
- Accession Number
- 65.133
- Credit Line
- Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
- Exhibitions
- Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Ancient Egyptian Art
- Rights Statement
- Creative Commons-BY
- Museum Location
- Egyptian Orientation Gallery, 3rd Floor
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