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Egyptian
Predynastic Period
late Naqada I–III 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Mes./579/4
Medium/Technique
Greywacke
Dimensions
Overall: 9.5 x 14.6 x 0.8 cm (3 3/4 x 5 3/4 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3833
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionFish shaped; tail broken off; chipped around edges. Slight indentations in the center of both faces from use. Fins and gills are indicated by incised lines on both faces; eye is partially drilled through on both faces; suspension hole at top.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid [Mesa'eed]. M/579/4 Mes.
1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
1913: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.