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Inlay fragment
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, reign of Djer
2926–2880 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb of Djer
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Height x width: 6.5 x 1.5 cm (2 9/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7375
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsUnclassifiable objects – Fragments
DescriptionFragment of ivory inlay with incised design: single straight line borders enclosing diamond-shaped geometric pattern.
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)
(Accession Date: October 1, 1901)