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Arrowhead
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb of Mena
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 3.5 x 0.3 cm (3/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7296
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Archery, spears, javelins
DescriptionTan flint; leaf-shaped arrowhead with short rounded tang, bifacial retouch.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb of Mena. 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)