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Razor Blade of Queen Hetepheres
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This golden blade was found among the funerary furniture of Queen Hetepheres. Its neat geometrical shape matches the purity of the material.

It was probably used for shaving or applying cosmetic unguents upon the face.

Dimensions:  Length 10.2 cm  Width 4.8 cm

Attributes Attributes

Culture:

Pharaonic

Technique:

Hammering

Style:

Old Kingdom

Materials:

Gold
Type Type

Type:

Surgical or Medical Implement
Map Map

Location: 

Egyptian Museum

Created: 

Giza Necropolis
Timeline Timeline

Created: 

4th Dynasty

Acquired: 

1928 AD
Topics Topics

Topics:

Arts and Crafts
Crafts
Metal Work
Sites & Museums Sites & Museums
Egyptian Museum
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