Bodkin
ca. 1938-1700 B.C.E.
Maker Unknown
Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
Ancient Egyptian craftsmen used bodkins to punch holes in fabric or leather, to facilitate stitching.
- Maker/Artist
- Maker Unknown
- Classification
- Tool
- Formatted Medium
- Ivory
- Medium
- ivory
- Locations
- Place excavated: Tomb D303, Abydos, Egypt
- Period
- Middle Kingdom
- Dimensions
- Diam. 3/16 x 3 3/16 in. (0.5 x 8.1 cm)
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