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Finger caps
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26
664–525 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7652 A, Room VIII
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Length: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.1431a-j
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment – Mummy trappings
DescriptionGold. Ten caps for finger-nails, thin sheet metal.
ProvenanceFrom Giza tomb G 7652A, Room VIII. 1929: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.