Egypt · Predynastic Period · ca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Flag of EgyptEgyptian Artca. 3850–2960 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleKnife
MediumFlint
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 3850–2960 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1916
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodPredynastic Period
Date Range3850 BC – 2960 BC

Provenance

CountryEgypt

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 576348