Collection
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Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art

Pear-Shaped Scraper

ca. 3100–2675 B.C.E.

Caption

Pear-Shaped Scraper, ca. 3100–2675 B.C.E.. Brownish chert, 1 11/16 x 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (4.3 x 1.6 x 6.3 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 07.447.950.

Gallery

Not on view

Title

Pear-Shaped Scraper

Date

ca. 3100–2675 B.C.E.

Period

Early Dynastic Period

Medium

Brownish chert

Classification

Tool

Dimensions

1 11/16 x 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (4.3 x 1.6 x 6.3 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

07.447.950

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