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Copper knife; sharp edges, no handle. Illustration: Yes

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_12-12-426
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tools & Equipment-Knives, Blades, Scrapers
  • Findspot
    Pit G 2381 A, [chamber] (213) (found in 12-12-361)
  • Material
    Copper
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 13.2988
  • Period
    Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, reign of Pepy II
  • Date of Register Entry
    12/31/1912
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G 2381

    • Site Name Western Cemetery

Unpublished Documents 3

Full Bibliography

  • Reisner, George A. "A Family of Builders of the Sixth Dynasty, About 2600 B.C." Bulletin of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston 11, No. 66 (1913), pp. 53-66. [to be completed].