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Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Medium/TechniqueFlint
DimensionsOverall: 6.8 x 0.5 cm (2 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Credit LineEmily Esther Sears Fund
Accession number03.1456
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ClassificationsTools and equipment
ProvenanceSaid to be from the Faiyum. 1903: purchased for the MFA from Mohamed Mohassib, Luxor, Egypt by Albert M. Lythgoe as part of a group (03.1395-03.1469) for £4/16s. Acquired with funds from the Emily Esther Sears Fund. (Accession Date: January 1, 1903)
Group shot:  03.1383, 03.1386, 03.1388, 03.1390, 03.1392, 03.1398, 03.1436, 03.1458, 03.1460, 0…
3650–3300 B.C.
Serrated knife
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Flint knife
Naqada II, 3650–3300 B.C.
Sickle(?) blade
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Sickle blade
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Sickle blade (?)
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Knife
2960–2649 B.C.
Knife
2960–2770 B.C.
Knife
2960–2649 B.C.
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.