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Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I, 3850–3650 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 26
Medium/Technique
Brown stone
Dimensions
Height x width: 4.2 x 3.7 cm (1 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.214
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionStone; brown; fine-grained; smooth surface; good condition. From Mesa'eed.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed) tomb 26, no. 3 [M/26/3]. 1910: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)
(Accession Date: March 2, 1911)