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Statuette of a baboon
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1–2
2960–2649 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Hierakonpolis
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number98.1722
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
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)
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)