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Knife
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 531
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Length: 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.4288
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionThis knife of light beige flint is almost crescent shape with a convex, finely serrated thin edge and retouching on the wide backing edge. It has a slightly twisted profile. Carefully worked backing on concave edge.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid, Tomb 531 (Mesa'eed) [M/531]. 1913: 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: December 4, 1913)