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Model knife
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2
2750–2649 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb of Kasekhemui
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Overall: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7326
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment
DescriptionCopper; thin and corroded, upper edge turned down.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb of Khasekhemwy. 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)