An Egyptian Predynastic flint tanged knife, c. 3500-2686 B.C.

An Egyptian Predynastic flint tanged knife, c. 3500-2686 B.C.

Code: 2667

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Description: A bifacially flaked brown flint tanged knife, a few minor more recent edge chips and showing a semi-glossy patina and some smoothing of the flake scars due to exposure to desert winds, but a nice example and smaller in size than most seen.

Size: 123 mm/4.8 ins. in length

Culture: Egyptian

Date: Naqada II to 2nd Dynasty, c. 3500-2686 B.C.

Provenance: Previously in a British collection.