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Fragment of a Floral Ring - Public domain museum image. A close up of a blue object on a white surface

Fragment of a Floral Ring - Public domain museum image. A close up of ...

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Statuette of the Child Amenemhab

Statuette of the Child Amenemhab

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Funerary Cone of the Fan-Bearer Aamy

Funerary Cone of the Fan-Bearer Aamy

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Worker Shabti of Nany, Upper Egypt

Worker Shabti of Nany, Upper Egypt

Shabti dolls were funerary figures in ancient Egypt that accompanied the deceased to the after-life. Shabti's name is derived from the Egyptian swb for stick but also corresponds to the word for `answer' (wsb) ... More

Papyrus fragments from the Book of the Dead of the Scribe Roy

Papyrus fragments from the Book of the Dead of the Scribe Roy

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Papyrus fragments from the Book of the Dead of the Scribe Roy

Papyrus fragments from the Book of the Dead of the Scribe Roy

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Inlay, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Inlay, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite

Stela fragment, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Stela fragment, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), south cemetery, Pit 419-420 (joined under ground), MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom

Ointment Jar, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Ointment Jar, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

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Jar, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Jar, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

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Linen fragment, Egypt, Early New Kingdom 1550 - 1070 BCE

Linen fragment, Egypt, Early New Kingdom 1550 - 1070 BCE

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 2, Burial D 3, On body, MMA excavations, 1915–16 Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom

Writing board stela of Ita, usurped by Hetepi

Writing board stela of Ita, usurped by Hetepi

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Raised relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Raised relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, MMA 509), 1st chamber E. wall; 2nd register, MMA excavations, 1922–23 Late Period, Saite

Decorated jar fragment with label

Decorated jar fragment with label

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Reference sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Reference sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

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Shield handle, Egypt, The Middle Kingdom - Early New Kingdom 2040 - 1550 BCE

Shield handle, Egypt, The Middle Kingdom - Early New Kingdom 2040 - 15...

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Cylinder bead, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (1070–664 BC)

Cylinder bead, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (1070–664 BC)

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Overseer Shabti of Nany, Upper Egypt

Overseer Shabti of Nany, Upper Egypt

Shabti dolls were funerary figures in ancient Egypt that accompanied the deceased to the after-life. Shabti's name is derived from the Egyptian swb for stick but also corresponds to the word for `answer' (wsb) ... More

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period

chip, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt

chip, Amarna Period, Ancient Egypt

From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92 New Kingdom, Amarna Period

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

See 25.3.19. From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period

Sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Sealing, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid complex of Senwosret I, north temple gateway, MMA excavations, 1913–14 Middle Kingdom

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb MMA 60, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), MMA excavations, 1923–24 Third Intermediate Period

Strng of beads, Egypt, The Middle Kingdom - Early New Kingdom 2040 - 1550 BCE

Strng of beads, Egypt, The Middle Kingdom - Early New Kingdom 2040 - 1...

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Raised relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Raised relief fragment, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

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Scarab of Ramesses II, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Scarab of Ramesses II, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

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Scarab of Ramesses II, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Scarab of Ramesses II, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

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Bead, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)

Bead, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)

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Javelin with an Ivory Knob - Public domain museum image. A long wooden stick with a white ball on it

Javelin with an Ivory Knob - Public domain museum image. A long wooden...

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Model dagger of Ukhhotep, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Model dagger of Ukhhotep, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

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Amulet, fish, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1782 - 1570 BCE)

Amulet, fish, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1782 - 1570 BCE)

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Tile fragment, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Tile fragment, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

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Votive Menat fragments, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Votive Menat fragments, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

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Uraeus amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Uraeus amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

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Ring, scarab, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Ring, scarab, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

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Signet ring, Egypt, Metropolitan Museum of Art

Signet ring, Egypt, Metropolitan Museum of Art

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Mask for a crocodile mummy - Public domain museum image. A wooden sculpture of a mouse on a white surface

Mask for a crocodile mummy - Public domain museum image. A wooden scul...

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Scarab of Ramesses II, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Scarab of Ramesses II, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

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Earrings with ibex head terminal

Earrings with ibex head terminal

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Scarab Inscribed with the Name of the God Amun-Re

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of the God Amun-Re

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Scarab Ring of Neferkhawet, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Scarab Ring of Neferkhawet, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

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Amulet, sheet gold, bracelet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Amulet, sheet gold, bracelet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 ...

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Acacia Bead Girdle of Senebtisi

Acacia Bead Girdle of Senebtisi

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Pair of Ribbed Penannular Earrings

Pair of Ribbed Penannular Earrings

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String of Beads, Predynastic Egypt, 6000 - 3150 BC

String of Beads, Predynastic Egypt, 6000 - 3150 BC

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Pair of Spiral Earrings (with 16.10.467)

Pair of Spiral Earrings (with 16.10.467)

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Hepy, found scattered, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Hepy, found scattered, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

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Ibex-head earrings, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)

Ibex-head earrings, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)

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Penannular Earring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Penannular Earring, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

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Scarab of an Official, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1782 - 1570 BCE)

Scarab of an Official, Egypt, Second Intermediate Period (1782 - 1570 ...

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Bead with figure of Harpokrates

Bead with figure of Harpokrates

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Winged uraeus amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Winged uraeus amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

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Standing female figurine with missing legs

Standing female figurine with missing legs

A clay vase with a face on it, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Figurine, Horse, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)

Figurine, Horse, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332–30 BCE)

A small wooden horse on a stand on a gray surface, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

A blue statue of a person on a white surface, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

A blue statue of a person on a white surface, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Isis and Horus, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

Isis and Horus, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

A statue of a woman holding a baby, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Head of Ahmose I, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Head of Ahmose I, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A stone head of a man with a pointed head, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Fragmentary faience statuette of Aphrodite

Fragmentary faience statuette of Aphrodite

A statue of a woman with a hat on her head, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Cosmetic spoon, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Cosmetic spoon, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A figurine of a person holding a surfboard, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Upper part of male statue - Public domain museum image. A statue of an egyptian man with a hat on his head

Upper part of male statue - Public domain museum image. A statue of an...

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Block statue of Hor, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Block statue of Hor, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A stone statue of a woman with a headdress, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

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Inner coffin of Khonsu, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Inner coffin of Khonsu, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A statue of an egyptian woman holding a baby, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Standing female figurine with long thin wig and missing legs

Standing female figurine with long thin wig and missing legs

A stone statue of a man with a beard, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Head of an Osiride Statue of Hatshepsut

Head of an Osiride Statue of Hatshepsut

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Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

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Lion figure, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Lion figure, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

A statue of a bear holding a piece of wood, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

A blue statue of a person with arms crossed, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Sistrum with the Name of King Amasis

Sistrum with the Name of King Amasis

A statue of a woman with a crown on her head, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Game piece in the shape of a baboon

Game piece in the shape of a baboon

A small statue of a bear holding a piece of wood, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Inner Coffin Inscribed for Tabakmut

Inner Coffin Inscribed for Tabakmut

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Upper Part of a Statue - Public domain museum image. A stone head of a woman on a stick

Upper Part of a Statue - Public domain museum image. A stone head of a...

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Ba-bird amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Ba-bird amulet, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

A gold statue of a woman holding a child, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Inscribed Base of a Royal Statue

Inscribed Base of a Royal Statue

A stone with a carving of a person on it, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Kneeling statue of Amenemopetemhat, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Kneeling statue of Amenemopetemhat, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC ...

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Coffin of Prince Amenemhat, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (1070–664 BC)

Coffin of Prince Amenemhat, Egypt, Third Intermediate Period (1070–664...

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Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

A blue statue of a woman holding a baby, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Block Statue of Neskhemenyu, son of Kapefha

Block Statue of Neskhemenyu, son of Kapefha

A stone statue of a sphinx on a table, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Head of a King, Possibly Seankhkare Mentuhotep III

Head of a King, Possibly Seankhkare Mentuhotep III

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Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

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Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

A statue of a woman with a blue body, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Lepidotus fish, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

Lepidotus fish, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

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Sphinx of Amenhotep II, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Sphinx of Amenhotep II, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A statue of a sphinx sitting on a gray surface, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Shabti of Queen Tia, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Shabti of Queen Tia, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A stone statue of a woman with a bird on her head, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Model figure, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

Model figure, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040 – 1640 BC

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Canopic Jar of Maruta, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550  -1070 BC

Canopic Jar of Maruta, New Kingdom, Egypt, 1550 -1070 BC

A white vase with a face on it, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Sculptor's Trial Piece showing a Nubian Head

Sculptor's Trial Piece showing a Nubian Head

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Lion Subduing a Prince of Kush - Public domain museum image. A statue of a bear holding a book

Lion Subduing a Prince of Kush - Public domain museum image. A statue ...

A statue of a bear holding a book, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Polymorphic deity, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

Polymorphic deity, Egypt, Late Period (525-332 BCE)

A statue of a frog sitting on a rock, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Leg from a Model Bed - Public domain museum image. A black and white photo of a piece of art

Leg from a Model Bed - Public domain museum image. A black and white p...

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Statuette of Wadjet in the name of Akanosh son of Pediamenopet

Statuette of Wadjet in the name of Akanosh son of Pediamenopet

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Figure of baboon on a basket and with a pillar, the shebet offering

Figure of baboon on a basket and with a pillar, the shebet offering

A statue of a sphinx on a pedestal, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb

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Shabti of Taharqo, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

Shabti of Taharqo, Late Perod, Ancient Egypt, 664 BC - 332 BC

A statue of a man with a beard, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Canopic Coffin in the form of Hapy

Canopic Coffin in the form of Hapy

A statue of a man with a beard, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Figure of a woman, Old Kingdom, Egypt, 2575 - 2150 BC

Figure of a woman, Old Kingdom, Egypt, 2575 - 2150 BC

A statue of a woman standing on a wooden base, Egypt, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Document Sealing With Multiple Seal Impressions

Document Sealing With Multiple Seal Impressions

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Funerary Cone of the Goldsmith Nebseny

Funerary Cone of the Goldsmith Nebseny

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Worker Shabti of Nany, Upper Egypt

Worker Shabti of Nany, Upper Egypt

Shabti dolls were funerary figures in ancient Egypt that accompanied the deceased to the after-life. Shabti's name is derived from the Egyptian swb for stick but also corresponds to the word for `answer' (wsb) ... More

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