Fragment of a bifacial tool

Unknown

ca. 2030–1640 B.C. · Flint · Egyptian Art

This small curved bifacial tool fragment is made from a homogenous, semi-translucent raw material. The thinning scars are flat on the convex edge and semi-abrupt on the concave edge. Short step scars are present along both edges, perhaps blunting them. They could be from production (intentional) or use of the piece (unintentional). Because the piece is an unusual shape and only a small fragment, it is difficult to determine how it was used. There is no sign of sickle gloss.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 2030–1640 B.C.

Medium

Flint

Department

Egyptian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1915