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Rectangular brownish yellow flint blade; one edge denticulated (?); some cortex on edge opposite denticulation.

Details

  • ID
    MFAB_47.1838
  • Department
    Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
  • Classification
    Tools & Equipment-Knives, Blades, Scrapers
  • Findspot
    Menkaure Valley Temple (MVT / I 385)
  • Material
    Flint
  • Dimensions
    Other: 8.5 x 1.7 x 0.6 cm (3 3/8 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.)
  • Credit Line
    Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
  • Object Ownership Information
    MFA
  • Period
    Old Kingdom
  • Notes
    This object was excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, but was not recorded in any object register book. Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.

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