Ancient Egyptian paddle doll, Middle Kingdom, c 2030–1802 BCE. From a tomb in Thebes, Egypt. Paddle dolls possibly served as an accoutrement of troops of singers and dancers who performed at religious ceremonies associated with the goddess Hathor. Metroplitan Museum of Art. pic.twitter.com/WpOiA7Sv3x
— Angela O'Brien (@GrecianGirly) June 6, 2021
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