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Sickle(?) blade
Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 26, reign of Amasis
570–526 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A Room IV
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Other: 1.4 x 4.2 x 0.2 cm (9/16 x 1 5/8 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number29.2688
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionFragment of narrow tan flint blade with rounded end.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Pit G 7757 A, (tomb of Kheperre) Room IV. 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.