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Knife
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 21.5 x 0.8 cm (8 7/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.261
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ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionTan Flint, Handle possibly broken, Cross mended in three parts, marked 'GMT/C/7'
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Menkaura Pyramid Temple, Giza. G.M.T. / C / 7. 1911:Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.