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Knife
Egyptian
Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, reign of Menkaura to Shepseskaf
2532–2500 B.C.
Object Place: Egypt, Giza; Findspot: Egypt, Giza
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 20 x 4 x 0.5cm (7 7/8 x 1 9/16 x 3/16in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.780
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionLight brown; fine condition.
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Giza, Menkaura Valley Temple, room I-332. 1910: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1911: assigned to the MFA by the Egyptian government