Doum palm fruit (Hyphaene thebaica). Like other examples from New Kingdom tombs this was probably left in the tomb as food for the deceased. The object has a sticker on the side (previous Norwich Castle Museum label).

Part of a group of fruits, seeds and nuts collected by Sir James Currie.

Doum Palm Fruit | National Museums Liverpool

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Doum palm fruit (Hyphaene thebaica). Like other examples from New Kingdom tombs this was probably left in the tomb as food for the deceased. The object has a sticker on the side (previous Norwich Castle Museum label). Part of a group of fruits, seeds and nuts collected by Sir James Currie.

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Doum Palm Fruit

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