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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Egyptian
Title:Knife
Date Made:3600-3200 BCE (Predynastic, Naqada II period)
Type:Gear
Materials:Pressure-flaked flint
Place Made:Africa; Asia; Egypt
Measurements:overall: 5.0 x 2 1/4 x 3/8 in.; 12.7 x 5.715 x .9525 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1910.6.A.B(a)
Credit Line:Purchase with Acquisition Fund
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Flat reddish knife, lozenge-shaped, with thin cutting edge on one of long sides, other side thicker.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; knives; weapons

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https://museums.fivecolleges.edu/detail.php?t=objects&type=ext&id_number=MH+1910.6.A.B%28a%29

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