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Tile fragments
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Temple M 69
Medium/Technique
Faience
Dimensions
Overall: 15.5 x 8 x 4 cm (6 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1738 a,b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsArchitectural elements – Tile and inlays
DescriptionTwo thick fragments, now joined.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, temple M 69. 1903: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund.
(Accession Date: January 1, 1903)
(Accession Date: January 1, 1903)