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Fragment of broad-bladed knife
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4
2575–2465 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G.M.T. / C2 / 3?
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 17.3 x 1 cm (6 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.775
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionFine-grained; dark-colored; light tan flint; broad- bladed knife with part of handle broken; bifacial retouch; cortex on one side. Illegible writing in ink. From Menkaura Pyramid at Giza.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, Menkaura Pyramid Temple, G.M.T. / C2 / 3? Excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.