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Bull's leg
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1
2960–2770 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos, Tomb of Djer
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 2.7 x 1.5 cm (1 1/16 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number01.7370
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsFurniture
DescriptionBulls leg from piece of furniture(?), with socket in top. (smaller of two in photo; the other object in photo is 01.7378).
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)