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Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Vessel — nw

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Vessel — nw

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Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu NOTE: The small, rounded nw jars are generally associated with wine offerings.  They are usually offerred in pairs, as here....
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Cloth loop

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Cloth loop

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Tomb of Khaemwaset (QV 44) NOTE: This loop of cloth is often found in the hands of khu-fan bearers (here, the prince holds it with a hook).  When rendered in color, it is usually white....
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Jackal heads

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Jackal heads

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Tomb of Khaemwaset (QV44) NOTE: Tiny jackal heads, very similar in appearance to those found at the end of many Middle Kingdom magic wands (link is to the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection of these enigmatic items), often appear in the tips of the...
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Buckle

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Buckle

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Tomb of Khaemwaset (QV44)...
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Manacled foe

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Manacled foe

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Temple of Ramses III at Medinet Habu NOTE: In addition to other differentiators (race, costume, etc.), foes are considered Aggressive, Bound, Controlled (grasped in the hand/underfoot vs. tied), or Manacled.  Manacles are not terribly common, but appear to have been...
Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Royal red fabric shirt

Variable of the Day, Ancient Egypt: Royal red fabric shirt

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Tomb of Khaemwaset (QV 44) NOTE: As seen above, this fabric is often covered with blue diamond or rhomboid shapes.  The moniker is following L.P. Brock (JSSEA 25), who discusses the prominence of the fabric at Amarna.  ...
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