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Egyptian
Late Period, Dynasty 30
380–332 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, San el-Hagar
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Length: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number85.524
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Woodworking and stoneworking
DescriptionBronze; flat, circular head, end bent into a hook.
ProvenanceFrom Tanis (San el-Hagar). 1884: excavated by William Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund; assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt; October 28, 1885: presented to the MFA at EEF general meeting.
(Accession Date: March 1, 1885)
(Accession Date: March 1, 1885)