Arrowhead
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, reign of Djer
2926–2880 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb of Djer
Dimensions
Range of heights: 9.5 to 4.5 cm (3 3/4 to 1 3/4 in.)
Accession Number
01.7390
Medium or Technique
Ivory
Not On View
Collections
Classifications
One of thirteen round arrowheads, one end pointed, the other tapering. Traces of paint. See 01.7383-01.7393.
Provenance
From Abydos, tomb of Djer. 1901: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund. (Accession Date: October 1, 1901)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription