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Fragment of knife with saw edge
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5
2465–2323 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Giza, Giza Pit G 7143 B, chamber, at head in coffin
Medium/Technique
Copper
Dimensions
Length x width: 2.5 x 1.5 cm (1 x 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number27-2-462n
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionFragment of the rounded end of a knife with a saw edge.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, 7143B pit, at head end of coffin. 1927: Excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.