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Double-end scraper
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, dynasty 5–6
2465–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Tomb G 2360 A
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Length x width x depth: 11 x 2.8 x 1.5 cm (4 5/16 x 1 1/8 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3452
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionOne of three flakes. (See 12-11-11b and 12-11-11c which share same field number.)
ProvenanceFrom Giza, tomb G 2360 A. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1913: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government.