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Small 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
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-117
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTomb equipment
DescriptionVery thin; 1 larger piece and 2 smaller fragments.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 4, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.
Additional note on box says "chamber west side, near NW corner".
Additional note on box says "chamber west side, near NW corner".