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Fragments of a long lance or knife
Egyptian
Old Kingdom
2649–2134 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, G 4510 A, Chamber debris
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Length x width: 12.8 x 1.6 cm (5 1/16 x 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.2247
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment
DescriptionFour fragments of the knife or lance.
ProvenanceFrom Giza, G4510A, Chamber debris. 1915: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: June 2, 2022)