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Flint flake
Egyptian
Predynastic Period
Naqada I–III, 3850–2960 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Mesaid, Tomb 4/5
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 8.5 x 0.5 cm (3 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number11.221
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionFine-grained; light-colored, tan flint; cortex on one side, irregular edge; unretouched. From Mesa'eed. M/4 5 in ink over pencil.
ProvenanceFrom Mesaid (Mesa'eed) tomb 4, no. 5 [M/4/5]. 1910: excavated by the Harvard University–Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.