Egyptian Artca. 3900–3650 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Fishtail knife |
| Medium | Copper alloy |
| Dimensions | L. 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3900–3650 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of The Egypt Exploration Fund, 1909 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II |
| Date Range | 3900 BC – 3650 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Northern Upper Egypt |
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547113