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Five model shields
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11–Dynasty 12
2040–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, shaft A (Djehutynakht)
Medium/Technique
Wood
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number15-5-589a-e
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsModels
DescriptionFive of nine model shields originally numbered 15-5-589. The other four have been accessioned as 21.427, 21.428, 21.429 1nd 21.333. Wood, coated with plaster, painted in black and white.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.