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

Ancient Egyptian sickle blade from Faiyum dated 5200 – 4000 BC

Bifacial sickle blade, squared at one end, pointed at the other end.

Ancient Egyptian sickle blade from Faiyum dated 5200 – 4000 BC

Object details

Reference: BOLMG:1926.56.10
Material: chert
Culture: Lower Egypt, Neolithic
Period: Predynastic Period
Dated: 5200 - 4000 BC
Object name: sickle blade
Dimensions: Length: 86mm , Width: 23mm , Depth: 9mm
Site: Faiyum

Latitude: 29.308374
Longitude: 30.844105