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Fragments of gold leaf
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 or early Dynasty
2040–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht)
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
4 pieces of gold leaf: largest 1.5 cm length
smallest 0.7 cm length
Broad collar element: length 1.6 cm
smallest 0.7 cm length
Broad collar element: length 1.6 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-31.1
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsUnclassifiable objects – Fragments
DescriptionFour pieces of gold leaf.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 2, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.
Further note on box says "in front of coffin no. 4"
Further note on box says "in front of coffin no. 4"