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Sandals

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A pair of sharp pointed sandals, upwards and with fastening strips. Probably coming from a tomb. The Egyptians used sandals in special occasions, by high dignitaries and priests during religious ceremonies, as documented in several relieves that have reached us.

Present location

MUSEO ARQUEOLÓGICO NACIONAL [21/007] MADRID

Inventory number

16475 a y b

Dating

NEW KINGDOM

Archaeological Site

UNKNOWN

Category

SANDAL

Material

FIBER (FROM PLANTS AND ANIMALS)

Technique

TWISTED

Width

10 cm

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