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Egyptian
New Kingdom to Late Period, Dynasty 20–26
1186–525 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Legacy dimension: .181 x .49
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number87.470
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment
DescriptionBronze, two-tined with hollow cylindrical handle. Heavily incrusted.
ProvenanceFrom Cemetery of Cypriote Mercenaries, Tell Nabasha. 1886, excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the EEF by the Egyptian government; presented to the MFA at EEF fifth annual general meeting; sent over June 24, 1887. (Accession date: June 24, 1887)