Flint Knife

1973.2.263

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Curved back, straight cutting edge. Marked in pencil 'Kahun 12th Dyn.' and in ink '1729'. Purchased at Sotheby's, London, 26 June -06 July 1922 (McGregor collection) Lot 1142/4: "An Axe-head, in pinkish-white stone, 3in long by 11/2in wide; a large toothed saw, 41/2in long; and two other flint Implements".