Neolithic or Chalcolithic · ca. 7500–4500 B.C. (?)
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 7500–4500 B.C. (?)
Knife is a stone-implements created in ca. 7500–4500 B.C. (?) using flint measuring 2.75 x 11.75 in. (6.99 x 29.85 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Flint |
| Dimensions | 2.75 x 11.75 in. (6.99 x 29.85 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of H. Dunscombe Colt, 1953 |
| Date | ca. 7500–4500 B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Neolithic or Chalcolithic period. The estimated date range is 7500 BC – 4500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southern Levant.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Knife?
Knife is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Knife created?
Knife dates to ca. 7500–4500 B.C. (?).
What material is Knife made from?
Knife is crafted from flint.
Is Knife in the public domain?
Knife is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026