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Finger and toe caps
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7757 A, room VII
Medium/Technique
Gold Foil
Dimensions
Overall: 1.4 x 1.4 cm (9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2679
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Mummy trappings
DescriptionTen plain gold foil toenail or fingernail covers.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) room VII . 19 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.