Ancient Egyptian bifacial implement from Faiyum dated 5200 – 4000 BC

Bifacial oval tool with rounded cutting edge.

Ancient Egyptian bifacial implement from Faiyum dated 5200 – 4000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1926.56.8
  • Material: chert
  • Culture: Lower Egypt, Neolithic
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Dated: 5200 - 4000 BC
  • Object name: bifacial implement
  • Dimensions: Length: 66mm , Width: 42mm , Depth: 13mm
  • Published references: Caton-Thompson The Desert Fayum pp.76-77
  • Site: Faiyum
  • Latitude: 29.308374
  • Longitude: 30.844105