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Large flake
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, MVT/sub/371
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 13 x 1.3 cm (5 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.836
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionDark tan and tan flint, top abraded, possible scaper, marked 'MVT/I/354'.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Menkaura Valley Temple, Giza, MVT/sub/371. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.