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Knife
Nubian
A-Group
3100–3000 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia, Egypt, Gerf Husein (Mediq), Cemetery 80, Grave 23
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 6.6 x 1.5 x 0.5 cm (2 5/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Archaeological Survey of Nubia
Accession Number80/23/4
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionThis blade is worked on both edges. It is composed of light brown-tan colored flint.
ProvenanceFrom Mediq. (ASN80/23/4).1908.Excavated by Harvard University–Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition for the Archaeological Survey of Nubia; assigned to the MFA in the division of finds by the Egyptian government.