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Figurine of a woman
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Height: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1806
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsSculpture
DescriptionHair long and parted in middle; small pointed beard; hands on breast; wears a short tight garment to the knees. Feet missing.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, temple. 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)