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Faience fragment
Egyptian
Late Period
760–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Street G 7000, debris East of Pyramid G I-b
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Length x width: 1.0 x 0.7 cm (3/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2383
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Recreational
DescriptionOne roughly spherical pebble-shaped piece of green faience, possibly used as a gaming piece.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, debris East of Pyramid G I-b. 1924: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.