Egyptian Artca. 3200 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Carved handle of a ceremonial knife |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | L. 10.7 (4 3/16 in); h. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in); th. 4 x h. 5.4 cm (1 9/16 in) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3200 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Edward S. Harkness Gift, 1926 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Late Naqada III |
| Date Range | 3200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547387