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Blade
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7102 pit
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 5 x 7.8 cm (1 15/16 x 3 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.1768
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionKnife edge of light tan flint, marked 7102.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7102 pit. 1925: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.