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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

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.