Ancient Egyptian celtiform hoe from Faiyum dated 6000 - 5000 BC

Ancient Egyptian celtiform hoe from Faiyum dated 6000 – 5000 BC

Bifacial ovate tool.

Reference: BOLMG:1926.56.3
Material: chert
Culture: Middle Neolithic - Late Neolithic
Period: Saharan Neolithic Period
Dated: 6000 - 5000 BC
Object name: celtiform hoe
Dimensions: Length: 64mm , Width: 45mm , Depth: 13mm
Published references: Caton-Thompson The Desert Fayum cf.p.73 cf.pl.XLV 1-24
Site: Faiyum