The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of September 9, 2026

A translucent flint precisely thinned into an elongated blade features finely chipped, serrated edges in a marbling of amber, tan, and dark brown. The stone tapers to a sharp point on the left and a rounded end on the right. A prominent central ridge bisects the surface, highlighting a glass-like translucency that glows against the muted, neutral background.

Sickle Blade

1980–1801 BCE

Egypt, Middle Kingdom , Dynasty 12

(2040–1648 BCE)
flint
Overall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)
Gift of the British School of Archaeology in Egypt 1915.34.63
Location: Not on view
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/1915.34.63