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Hair pin fragments
Egyptian
Predynastic to Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 0–2
3100–2649 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Kefr Ghattati, Tomb no. 2 (tomb sheet number 16)
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 4.3 x 0.2 cm (1 11/16 x 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.2562
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Cosmetic and medical
DescriptionTwo fragments of an ivory hair pin.
ProvenanceFrom Khafr-Ghat, (alternate spelling Kefr Ghattati). 1924: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.