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Ivory panel
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb of Benerib (B 14)
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 1.5 x 3.5 cm (9/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7368
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsInscriptions
DescriptionIvory panel inscribed with names of Aha and Benerib.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos, tomb of Benerib B14. 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)