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Handle of a model tool (?)

2040–1783 B.C.
FindspotDeir el-Bersha, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueWood, bronze
DimensionsLength: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number15-5-20
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTools and equipment
ProvenanceFrom Egypt, Deir el-Bersha, Tomb 10, pit A. 1915: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition, May 2, 1915; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt; 1921: received by MFA.
Razor
1700–1550 B.C.
Awl
2140–1991 B.C.
Mirror with Bes-image
1539–1425 B.C.
263 B.C.–A.D. 248
Dagger hilt
2400–1550 B.C.
Axe blade
1991–1784 B.C.
Model ax blade
2575–2323 B.C.
Model ax blade
2575–2323 B.C.