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Limestone figure of a scorpion

Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period
Findspot: Egypt, Hierakonpolis

Medium/Technique Limestone
Dimensions Overall: Length: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number98.1021
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsSculpture

DescriptionLimestone; surface worn and broken. Hole in bottom.
ProvenanceFrom Hierakonpolis. 1898: Excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account, given to the MFA by the Egyptian Research Account.
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)