Description : Egypt, late Pre-Dynastic, ca. 4000 to 3100 BCE. A clearly knapped lithic spear point, done in a smooth beige stone with an almost milky surface. Made to be lashed to a longer stick, possibly used for fishing on the Nile. Comes with custom stand. Size: 3.5 L x 1 W (8.9 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Sarkisian collection, Denver, CO acquired before 1960
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About the lot N° 1 Title : Ancient Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Spear Point Condition report : One minor chip to each end else quite excellent Artemis Gallery, auctioneer, Louisville, USIt's free to register now to view! Sale title : Ancient / Ethnographic From Around The World Sale date : 27 Oct 2016It's free to register now to view! Sale Reference : Live Sale