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Arrowhead

Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, reign of Djer
2926–2880 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb of Djer

Medium/Technique Bone
Dimensions Range of Heights: 9.5 to 4.5 cm (3 3/4 to 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7384
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionOne of 13 ivory arrowheads; one end carved to smooth point, the other tapered for insertion into arrow shaft. Surfaces generally well smoothed; traces of paint.

For others in series see: 01.7383, 01.7385-01.7393.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb of Djer. 1901: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: October 1, 1901)