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
CountryEgypt

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DJ
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SP
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Shell pendant or bead
MH
ca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?)Mace head
HA
ca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?)Hippopotamus amulet
J
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Jar
SP
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Shell pendant or bead
OM
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.Open mouth jar
WC
ca. 3850–2960 B.C.White cross-lined ware bowl
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 571111