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Flint blade
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 21 (M/21/8)
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Length x Width: 14.3 x 3.3 cm (5 5/8 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.781
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionThis knife of fine-grained beige flint has a twisted profile, straight back, concave cutting edge, and rounded butt edge.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed) tomb 21, no. 8 [M/21/8]. 1910: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the government of Egypt. (Accession date: March 2, 1911)