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Sickle Blade

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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Medium
flint
Measurements
Overall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1915.34.60
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Location
Not on view
Print
A translucent tan flint blade is chipped into a horizontal shape, tapering on the right into a broad tip resembling a spade. The left end is cut flat, while the long edges are jaggedly serrated. Dark brown horizontal bands run through the bottom, punctuated by small white specks. Shallow, smooth depressions ripple across the surface, marking where material was flaked away to create the tool's textured, organic face.

Sickle Blade

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom (2040–1648 BCE), Dynasty 12

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