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Lumps of pigment
Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, S of G 7510 in cross st.
Medium/Technique
Blue coloring matter
Dimensions
Overall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.) max
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2417
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsRaw materials and by-products
DescriptionSix lumps of coloring matter: four round, complete lumps and two fragments; bright blue color.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, S of G 7510 in cross st. 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.