Ceremonial sickle
Material | Organic Remains |
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Geographical Location | Egypt |
Culture | Middle Kingdom~Coptic Period |
Size | H28.2×W3.5×T2(cm) |
SK No. | SK194-00-000 |
Description | This sickle is decorated with a gazelle's head on its handle, and most probably for a ceremonial use. There is a long slit to accommodate flint blades. The parallel sickle is depicted on the wall of a tomb of Zawiet el-Meietin (late OK). |