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Fragment of ivory comb
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 81
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 0.8 x 0.4 x 7.1 cm (5/16 x 3/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.268
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionNotched edge; broken in center; point missing; fair condition. 11.266, 11.268 are M/81/2.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed) tomb 81, no. 2. [M/81/2]. 1910: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.