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Inlay fragment

Egyptian
Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 14–17
1640–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Hu and Dendereh, Y 90

Medium/Technique Bone
Dimensions Width x length: 2 x 3.5 cm (13/16 x 1 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number99.731
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsFurniture

DescriptionThis piece of furniture inlay is made from a thin piece of animal bone and adorned with incised black circles and holes in the ends and sides.
ProvenanceFrom Hu/Dendereh, Y 90: 1899: excavated by 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, 1899)