Description:

Ancient Egypt, Neolithic to Predynastic Period, ca. 7000 to 3200 BCE. A set of 2 hand-knapped chert scrapers, each exhibiting a relative ovoid form bearing attractive brown and beige hues that are naturally mottled. The first tool is of slightly lighter color and has a wide dorsal ridge spanning almost the entire width of the tool. The larger tool features a more dramatically curved body with a slight bend in one side that was perhaps utilized as a thumb rest. Size of largest: 5.2" L x 1.3" W (13.2 cm x 3.3 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Obergunzberg, Germany collection; ex-Hermes Antik, Aldenhoven, Germany; ex-Hans Dengler collection, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany before 1998

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#183300

  • Condition: Both with age-commensurate nicks and abrasions, otherwise intact and excellent. Wonderful surface smoothness throughout.

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January 25, 2024 8:00 AM MST
Louisville, CO, US

Artemis Fine Arts

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