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

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

Artwork Details

TitleTool
MediumFlint
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Dateca. 3850–2960 B.C.
Credit LineGift of The British School of Archaeology, 1926
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodPredynastic Period
Date Range3850 BC – 2960 BC

Provenance

RegionFayum, near Qasr el-Sagha
CountryEgypt

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ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Red polished ware bowl
MH
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Mace head
B
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Beaker
I
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Implement
RW
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Rough ware jar
SP
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Shell pendant or bead
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 571103