Shell
2323–2040 B.C.
FindspotMesheikh, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueShell
DimensionsOverall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number12.1392
On View
Not on viewClassificationsOrganic remains
Collections
ProvenanceFrom Mesheikh. Mes / 136 / A. 1912: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.
1700–1550 B.C.
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
2040–1640 B.C.
820–800 B.C.
about 690–664 B.C.
750–250 B.C.