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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 1915.34.6
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Location
Not on view
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A flint sickle blade, chipped into a long rectangle, tapers to a point on the right. Mottled gray and charcoal patches marble the surface, defined by sharp, parallel ridges running horizontally. Finely serrated, irregular edges line the top and bottom. On the left, the stone ends in a flat, vertical break. The utilitarian tool features intricate flaking, resulting in a rigid form with a weathered, organic appearance.

Sickle Blade

1980–1801 BCE

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

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