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Blade
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Eastern Cemetery, street G 7100, G 7110-7120: G
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 8.1 cm (3/8 x 3 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.3111
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionKnife edge of dark tan flint, both edges abraded from use. One edge has rectangular chip missing from edge.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Eastern Cemetery, street G 7100, G 7110-7120, tomb chamber.
1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.