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Knife sharpener (?)
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Knife sharpener (?)

FindspotGebel Barkal, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueSlate
Dimensions2.1 x 2 x 0.9 cm (13/16 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number16-2-205
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTools and equipment
ProvenanceFrom Nubia (Sudan) Gebel Barkal Termple B 500. 1916: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.
Ink palette
Ink palette
1550–1070 B.C. (?)
Rubber?
Rubber?
1783–about 1640 B.C.
Palette in the shape of a turtle
Palette in the shape of a turtle
Naqada I, 3850–3650 B.C.
Group shot: 11.223, 11.225, 11.229, 11.231
Small double bird-headed palette
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Miniature palette
Miniature palette
1980–1630 B.C.
Miniature palette
Miniature palette
1980–1630 B.C.
Palette
Palette
2040–about 1640 B.C.
Pestle (?)
Pestle (?)
Pestle (?)
Pestle (?)
Palette
Palette
early 4th–early 3rd millennium B.C.
Cosmetic palette
Cosmetic palette
Image Not Available for Ax fragment
Ax fragment