Fragment of Large Knife

ca. 4400–3100 B.C.E.

Caption

Fragment of Large Knife, ca. 4400–3100 B.C.E.. Brownish chert, 2 1/16 x 5/16 x 3 7/16 in. (5.3 x 0.8 x 8.7 cm) Measurements: 8.7 x 5.3 x 0.8 cm. Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 07.447.941.

Title

Fragment of Large Knife

Date

ca. 4400–3100 B.C.E.

Period

Predynastic Period (possibly)

Medium

Brownish chert

Classification

Tool

Dimensions

2 1/16 x 5/16 x 3 7/16 in. (5.3 x 0.8 x 8.7 cm) Measurements: 8.7 x 5.3 x 0.8 cm.

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

07.447.941

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