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Knife
Egyptian
Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1–2
2960–2649 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Abydos
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Length x thickness: 22.5 x 0.5 cm (8 7/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Egypt Exploration Fund by subscription
Accession Number03.1837
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionThis knife is roughly fashioned of gray-white flint. Part of the handle has broken off and edges show irregular chipping.
ProvenanceFrom Abydos. 1903: excavated by William Matthew Flinders Petrie for the Egypt Exploration Fund, assigned to the Egypt Exploration Fund in the division of finds by the government of Egypt, received by the MFA through subscription to the Egypt Exploration Fund. (Accession Date: January 1, 1903)