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Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Maat-Feather



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.



Medium: Bronze



Place Made: Egypt



Dates: ca. 1353-1336 B.C.E.



Dynasty: XVIII Dynasty



Period: New Kingdom



Dimensions: 12 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. (31.5 x 4.2 cm) (show scale)



Collections: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art



Museum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Egyptian Orientation Gallery, 3rd Floor



Accession Number: 65.133



Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund



Rights Statement: Creative Commons-BY



Caption: Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Maat-feather, ca. 1353-1336 B.C.E. Bronze, 12 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. (31.5 x 4.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 65.133. Creative Commons-BY



Source: Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Maat-FeatherThe 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.Medium: BronzePlace Made: EgyptDates: ca. 1353-1336 B.C.E.Dynasty: XVIII DynastyPeriod: New KingdomDimensions: 12 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. (31.5 x 4.2 cm) (show scale)Collections: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern ArtMuseum Location: This item is on view in Egypt Reborn: Art for Eternity, Egyptian Orientation Gallery, 3rd FloorAccession Number: 65.133Credit Line: Charles Edwin Wilbour FundRights Statement: Creative Commons-BYCaption: Ceremonial Saw in the Shape of a Maat-feather, ca. 1353-1336 B.C.E. Bronze, 12 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. (31.5 x 4.2 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 65.133. Creative Commons-BYSource: www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/3740/Ceremonial_Saw_in_the_Shape_of_a_Maat-feather#