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Stone tool: flints

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G 2360, G 2382, G 2381, G 2360, G 2353, G 2378, G 2385, G 2374, G 2334, G 2384, G 2370

Three flint flakes (a-c). Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_12-11-11
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tools & equipment-Miscellaneous
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2360 A, chamber
  • Material
    Flint
  • Dimensions
    Width: a) 2.7 cm Length: a) 10.8 cm; b) 15.7 cm; c) 9.1 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 13.3452
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5 - Dynasty 6
  • Date of Register Entry
    11/05/1912
  • Remarks
    One of three flints (12-11-11a) accessioned as MFA 13.3452; two of three flints MFA owned (unaccessioned).
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2360

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 3

Full Bibliography

  • Markowitz, Yvonne J., Joyce L. Haynes, Rita E. Freed. Egypt in the Age of the Pyramids: Highlights from the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Expedition. Boston: MFA Publications, 2002, p. 122, cat. 54a.