Egyptian Artca. 3900–3650 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Fishtail knife |
| Medium | Flint |
| Dimensions | L: 15.2 cm (6 in.); W: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Date | ca. 3900–3650 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1910 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Predynastic, Naqada I |
| Date Range | 3900 BC – 3650 BC |
Provenance
| Country | Egypt |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 547188