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Fragments of spearheads
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
Copper
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-498
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Archery, spears, javelins
DescriptionTwo fragments of copper spearheads
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 10, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.
Also noted on the cover of box "Between coffin 4 and E wall of chamber."
Also noted on the cover of box "Between coffin 4 and E wall of chamber."