Wedge shaped whetstone most likely associated with a shaving razor. Notched at the narrower end from use. Excavation record card suggests there were originally two pieces (other missing piece 62 x 20 mm). Marked in black ink by the excavator TA 26/7 207.

Find number 26/207: From the North Suburb area V37.8 (North East group) at Tell el Amarna.

Excavated by the Egypt Exploration Society in 1926. Acquired by the EES in the division of finds. Donated to the East Anglia Egyptian Society by the EES in recognition of a contribution to the EES (excavation subscription). Donated to Norwich Castle Museum. Purchased from the collections of Norwich Castle Museum in 1956 by Liverpool City Museum (now World Museum).

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Wedge shaped whetstone most likely associated with a shaving razor. Notched at the narrower end from use. Excavation record card suggests there were originally two pieces (other missing piece 62 x 20 mm). Marked in black ink by the excavator TA 26/7 207. Find number 26/207: From the North Suburb area V37.8 (North East group) at Tell el Amarna. Excavated by the Egypt Exploration Society in 1926. Acquired by the EES in the division of finds. Donated to the East Anglia Egyptian Society by the EES in recognition of a contribution to the EES (excavation subscription). Donated to Norwich Castle Museum. Purchased from the collections of Norwich Castle Museum in 1956 by Liverpool City Museum (now World Museum).

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