Fragments of gold leaf
2040–1783 B.C.
FindspotDeir el-Bersha, Egypt
Medium/TechniqueGold
Dimensions4 pieces of gold leaf: largest 1.5 cm length
smallest 0.7 cm length
Broad collar element: length 1.6 cm
smallest 0.7 cm length
Broad collar element: length 1.6 cm
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number15-5-31.1
On View
Not on viewClassificationsUnclassifiable objects
Collections
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.
Further note on box says "in front of coffin no. 4"
Further note on box says "in front of coffin no. 4"
2500–2350 B.C.
750–250 B.C.
750–250 B.C.
750 B.C.–A.D. 339