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Written by: Henry NovakSenior Specialist · Antiquities
Antiquities · Catalogue no. 51243
Anonymous, Naqada Ia–IIa (3900–3300 BCE)Fishtail Knife
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Naqada Ia–IIa (3900–3300 BCE) |
|---|---|
| Date | 4500–4000 BCE |
| Culture / Origin | Egypt, Predynastic (5000–2950 BCE), Naqada Ia–IIa (3900–3300 BCE) |
| Medium | dark brown to a dark green colored flint |
| Dimensions | Overall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.) |
| Department | Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Type | Tools and Equipment |
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