cite as: https://uremuseum.org/record/E.62.46
Accession_Number | E.62.46 |
Shape | Razor blade |
Shape_description | Flat and thin blade with a nail through to both sides, perhaps for attaching a wooden handle. The blade is pointed at one end then widens in a triangle then thins again but not to a point. |
Material | Bronze |
Fabric | Egyptian |
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Condition | Due to deterioration the sharp edge has disappeared due to deposits. The tip is missing and the bronze has discolored to green in places. Two small holes near the nail have appeared perhaps due to deterioration as well. |
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Provenance | Egypt |
Period | New Kingdom: 18 dynasty |
Date | 1539-1295 |
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Handle_height | |
Other_dims. | L. 15.6; th. 0.1 |
Location | Body Beautiful |
Edited_by | Denise; Joana Varela |
Date_edited | 17.09.2002; 08.05.2017 |