Pesesh-kef (Ritual Implement)

• Medium: Obsidian
• Geographical Location: Akhmim, Egypt
• Dates: ca. 3300-3100 B.C.E.
• Period: Predynastic Period, Naqada III Period
• Dimensions: 2 7/16 x 1/4 x 6 7/16 in. (6.2 x 0.6 x 16.3 cm) Measurements: Length 16.3 cm., width at top 6.2 cm.
• Collection: Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art
• Exhibitions:
  • To Live Forever: Art and the Afterlife in Ancient Egypt (February 12, 2010 through May 2, 2010)
• Accession Number: 35.1445
• Image: 35.1445_front_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, Nov 30, 2005

Catalogue Description:
Black obsidian instrument, either a forked lance or a peseshkef – wand. Edges finely serrated. Probably a ceremonial object. Condition: Broken and assembled from two pieces. Each side of base and top chipped. Probably ritual breakage.