Pear-shaped mace head
3100–2630 B.C.
FindspotZawyet el-Aryan, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueLimestone
DimensionsH. 7.8 cm, Diameter 6.8 cm
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number11.2391
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Not on viewClassificationsTools and equipment
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ProvenanceFrom Zawyet el-Aryan, Grave Z 490/4. 1911: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition March 2, 1911; awarded to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
2889–2859 B.C.
2323–2061 B.C.
about 2100 B.C.
1473–1352 B.C.
about 2200–1750 B.C.
1818–1772 B.C.
2500–2350 B.C.
2323–2150 B.C.
2323–2150 B.C.
2323–2150 B.C.
2575–2550 B.C.