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Knife
Nubian
Findspot: Nubia, Egypt, Aman Daud, Cemetery 92, Grave 79
Medium/Technique
Flint
Dimensions
Overall: 8.9 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm (3 1/2 x 5/8 x 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Archaeological Survey of Nubia
Accession Number92/79/III
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment – Knives, blades, scrapers
DescriptionThis serrated backed blade is nearly intact, with notches cut at the base for hafting. The tip is rounded. It is composed of light tan-colored flint.
ProvenanceFrom Nubia . 1907-1911: excavated by the Archaeological Survey of Nubia; assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.