Very Very Old Small Carved Arm, Believed Egyptian Middle Kingdom 1950s art but is easily pulled open

but is easily pulled open and out

I have a notion--housed as it is in an antique handblown apothecary bottle--that it may have been used for medical purposes

with two perspectives on the fate of this little rabbit—one as it stands beside a rabbit trap

Box and chalk all in very good condition

Box measures 6 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 2 11/16" t

Very Very Old Small Carved Arm, Believed Egyptian Middle Kingdom 1950s art but is easily pulled openThis small carved arm, clearly once jointed to a figure, I purchased from an artist and collector a couple of years ago and have lived with since. He purchased it from a gallery while working on a project in Egypt, along with an ancient carved and painted falcon (which I am keeping forever) and said he was certain it was ancient and looking at that wood, and also at the form of the arm and hand, it certainly appears he was right. I've included a