Ancient Egyptian pebble backed blade from Faiyum dated 5200 - 4000 BC - Bolton's Egypt

Ancient Egyptian pebble backed blade from Faiyum dated 5200 – 4000 BC

Flake with worked edges and cortex on back.

Ancient Egyptian pebble backed blade from Faiyum dated 5200 – 4000 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1926.56.24
Material: chert
Culture: Lower Egypt, Neolithic
Period: Predynastic Period
Dated: 5200 - 4000 BC
Object name: pebble backed blade
Dimensions: Length: 65mm , Width: 41mm , Depth: 10mm
Site: Faiyum

Latitude: 29.308374
Longitude: 30.844105