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Gold fragment
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, rm III in fill
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Overall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2600
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsUnclassifiable objects – Fragments
DescriptionCrumpled fragment of gold foil: traces of design in relief, also fragment of gold sheeting.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) Room III in fill. 1929 : excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.