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Blade
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Hard debris between G 5210 and G 5220
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 10.2 x 0.4 cm (3/8 x 4 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number14.1748
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionDark flint. Backed blade with pointed ends..
ProvenanceFrom Giza, hard debris between G5210 and G5220. 1914: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.