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Model dagger (?)
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11
2040–1991 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 5
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Length of longer piece: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2244
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment
DescriptionTwo fragments of a copper blade from a model knife or dagger.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 5, pit C. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)