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Wide chisel
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of NeferkaraPepy
2246–2152 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 2381 Z
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Length x width x diameter: 13.0 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm (5 1/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3428
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Woodworking and stoneworking
DescriptionBroad chisel with narrow cutting edge.
ProvenanceFrom Giza G 2381 Z. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
(Accession date: December 4, 1913).
(Accession date: December 4, 1913).