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Scraper
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2100 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 7510 Y, outside pit
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 5 cm (3/8 x 1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number25.2678
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionScraper of dark brown flint. May have been a knife at one time - two edges worked. Marked 9510V.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, G 7510Y, outside pit. 1925: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.