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Obsidian iris from eye inlay

Object(s) photograph: Site: Giza; view: G I-a, G I-b

Obsidian [iris] from eye inlay. Illustration: Yes. Illustration scale: 1:1

Details

  • ID
    HUMFA_37-6-2
  • Department
    Harvard University-Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Classification
    Tomb equipment-Miscellaneous
  • Findspot
    Subsidiary pyramid G I-b, W room
  • Material
    Obsidian
  • Dimensions
    Width: 1.2 cm Length: 1.6 cm Thickness: .4 cm
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA accession number: 37.2756
  • Date of Register Entry
    06/16/1937
  • Problems/Questions
    MFA accession number verified

Tombs and Monuments 1

  • G I-b

    • Site Name Khufu Pyramid Complex