Ancient Egyptian side blow flake from Faiyum dated 5300 – 4000 BC

Concavo convex flake detached from tabular block by blow struck at right angles to main axis and with retouch along the edges.

Ancient Egyptian side blow flake from Faiyum dated 5300 – 4000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1926.56.34
  • Material: chert
  • Culture: Lower Egypt, Neolithic
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Dated: 5300 - 4000 BC
  • Object name: side blow flake
  • Dimensions: Length: 92mm , Width: 32mm , Depth: 13mm
  • Published references: Caton-Thompson The Desert Fayum p.21
  • Site: Faiyum
  • Latitude: 29.308374
  • Longitude: 30.844105