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Fragment of a model shield

Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 or early Dynasty
2040–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht), chamber

Medium/Technique Wood
Dimensions 8 x 5.5 cm (3 1/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-355
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsModels

DescriptionFragment of a model shield, covered with stucco.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 7, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.