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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Razor Blade

ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E.

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Caption

Razor Blade, ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E.. Copper, 1 15/16 × 3 3/8 in. (4.9 × 8.6 cm) 3 3/8 × 1 15/16 × 1/16 in. (8.6 × 4.9 × 0.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 37.656E. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Razor Blade

Date

ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 12

Period

Old Kingdom (possibly)

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Copper

Classification

Tool

Dimensions

1 15/16 × 3 3/8 in. (4.9 × 8.6 cm) 3 3/8 × 1 15/16 × 1/16 in. (8.6 × 4.9 × 0.1 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

37.656E

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