Egyptian Artca. 4000–3100 B.C.Biface, perhaps a knife is a egyptian art from Egypt created in ca. 4000–3100 B.C. using flint — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Flint |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Anonymous Gift, 1944 |
| Date | ca. 4000–3100 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Neolithic–Predynastic Period period. The estimated date range is 4000 BC – 3100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southern Upper Egypt, Egypt. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Biface, perhaps a knife?
Biface, perhaps a knife is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Biface, perhaps a knife created?
Biface, perhaps a knife dates to ca. 4000–3100 B.C..
What material is Biface, perhaps a knife made from?
Biface, perhaps a knife is crafted from flint.
Where does Biface, perhaps a knife originate?
Biface, perhaps a knife originates from Egypt.
Is Biface, perhaps a knife in the public domain?
Biface, perhaps a knife is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026