Bivalve shell
2040–1640 B.C.
FindspotSheikh Farag, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueShell
DimensionsLength: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number13.3696
On View
Not on viewClassificationsOrganic remains
Collections
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Sheikh Farag SF 172. 1913: excavated by the Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt.
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F. / 172
Findspot Information: From Sheikh Farag. S.F. / 172
1700–1550 B.C.
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
2323–2040 B.C.
820–800 B.C.
about 690–664 B.C.
750–250 B.C.