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Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 1102 F, burial chamber, mummy wrappings
Medium/Technique
Wood
Dimensions
Overall: 4.4 x 0.4 x 3.5 cm (1 3/4 x 3/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number35-1-26 (2)
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionThis is one of three wooden combs and fragments of three others that were found in the headwrappings of the mummy of a woman.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G1102 F, burial chamber, mummy wrappings of head. 1935 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.