Ritual Implement Dedicated by a King Senwosret to Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II, ca. 1961–1840

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Ritual Implement Dedicated by a King Senwosret to Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1840 , From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Hornblende granite, H. 21 cm (8 1/4 in.); W. cm (2 9/16 in.); Th. 1 cm (3/8 in.), Known as a pesesh-kef, this magical instrument has its origins in early Egyptian culture. It may represent an implement used to cut the umbilical cord. The pesesh-kef was employed in the Opening of the Mouth ritual, during which a priest would hold the implement to the mouth of a cult statue or mummy, allowing it to receive offerings

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