Rare Egyptian Neolithic Naqada Flint Blade, ex-Museum
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Description
Ancient Egypt, Neolithic to Predynastic, Naqada I to II period, ca. 7500 to 3700 BCE. A hand-knapped flint spear head or blade, percussion flaked from a brown stone. Percussion flaking was used to shape this triangular blade by striking with a hammerstone or other tool to carefully serrate the edges. These petite serrations are painstakingly made, and demonstrate the skill and control needed to shape such a seemingly simple form. Size: 3.75" L x 1.75" W (9.5 cm x 4.4 cm); 4.65" H (11.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex-private Towaco, New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Sands of Time Ancient Art, Washington DC, USA; de-accessioned by Heckscher Museum of Art, Huntington, New York, USA, 2012; ex-Colonel Robert de Rustahaell F.R.G.S collection, acquired prior to 1909
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#176698
Provenance: ex-private Towaco, New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Sands of Time Ancient Art, Washington DC, USA; de-accessioned by Heckscher Museum of Art, Huntington, New York, USA, 2012; ex-Colonel Robert de Rustahaell F.R.G.S collection, acquired prior to 1909
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#176698
Condition
Loss to blade tip. Otherwise in great condition without repairs. Old museum inventory number on verso.
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Rare Egyptian Neolithic Naqada Flint Blade, ex-Museum
Estimate $900 - $1,200
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