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Yellow shell
Egyptian
Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 14–17
1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb D62
Medium/Technique
Shell
Dimensions
Height x width: 5 x 2.4 cm (1 15/16 x 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7440
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsOrganic remains
DescriptionThis yellow bivalve shell is possibly Tridachnia.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb D 62. 1901: 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: August 1, 1901)
(Accession Date: August 1, 1901)