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Arrowhead

Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb of Djer

Medium/Technique Ivory
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 Number01.7382
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionOne of 13 round arrowheads, one end pointed, the other tapering. Traces of paint. See 01.7383-01.7393.
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)