Sickle blade


Accession Number
AB52a
Current Location
In storage
Object Type
Implements and utensils, Agricultural equipment, Sickle
Period
Early Dynastic Period
Dynasties
First Dynasty to Second Dynasty
Material
Stone/minerals (Flint)
Measurements
45x12x3mm
Number of Elements
1

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Description

Flint sickle blade with a trapezoidal cross-section and truncated by retouch rather than broken at each end. Both lateral edges are dorsally denticulated and there is sickle gloss along one edge. The type is typical of the Early Dynastic Period, although its use continues into the Old Kingdom. Gift from the University of Wales, Aberystwyth.