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Arrowhead
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, reign of Djer
2926–2880 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb of Djer
Medium/Technique
Bone
Dimensions
Range of Heights: 9.5 to 4.5 cm (3 3/4 to 1 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7389
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Archery, spears, javelins
DescriptionOne of thirteen ivory arrowheads; one end carved to smooth point, the other tapered for insertion into arrow shaft. Surfaces generally well smoothed; traces of paint.
For others in series see: 01.7383-01.7388, 01.7390-01.7393.
For others in series see: 01.7383-01.7388, 01.7390-01.7393.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb of Djer. 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: October 1, 1901)