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Knife fragment

Egyptian
Findspot: Egypt, Giza?, SUB 371?

Medium/Technique Flint
Dimensions Other: 3.8 x 9.2 x 0.8 cm (1 1/2 x 3 5/8 x 5/16 in.)
Credit Line Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number47.1808
NOT ON VIEW

DescriptionMid-section of handled bifacially-retouched knife. Tip and end of handle missing.
ProvenanceFrom Giza? SUB 371? Found in box with flints from Menkaura Valley Temple. Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.