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| Auction Closes At: |
12:34:00 12/13/2022 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
340. Egyptian Neolithic Flint Tools (2) |
| Estimate: |
$600-$900 |
| Current High Bid: |
$300.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$300.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Paleolithic Stone Tools (through Neolithic)
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| Culture or Country: |
Egypt.
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| Period: |
Neolithic period, ca. 6000-3500 B.C.
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| Size: |
5-3/4”L. x 2”W.; 4”L. x 2-1/8” W. |
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| Description: |
Two different knapped flint tools, including a scraper and a celt. The scraper has an overall deep brown surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. Old penned label affixed: “29”. Together with a celt, having a creamy-brown surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. Old penned label affixed: “24”. |
| Provenance: |
Ex. collection Carlo Gay, purchased from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1950’s and 1960’s. Found in the 20th century by Metropolitan expeditions and subsequently sold from the museum shop. Ex. Robin Oliver Gay, 11/12/98. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Egyptian Neolithic Flint Tools (2)
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