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Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 or early Dynasty
2040–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit B

Medium/Technique Wood
Dimensions Length: 71 cm (27 15/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-744
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionGreen stripe down one side
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha tomb 10, pit B. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 21, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.