Brooklyn Museum — Egyptian, Classical, Ancient Near Eastern Art · tool

Saw Blade

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Description

Caption: Saw Blade, ca. 1352–1332 B.C.E.. Flint, 2 13/16 × 1 5/16 × 3/8 in. (7.2 × 3.3 × 0.9 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of the Egypt Exploration Society, 25.886.14.

AI image analysis GPT-4o-2024-08-06

Machine-generated from the object's image on May 2026. Not curatorial; treat deities, names, and signs below as the model's best reading, not authority.

A flint artifact with a serrated edge, likely a tool or weapon.

The image depicts a flint tool, possibly a blade or scraper, exhibiting a finely serrated edge indicative of toolmaking techniques. The artifact is composed of finely grained flint, showcasing a pale coloration on one side gradually transitioning to a darker hue. The surface is smooth, save for the serrated section which demonstrates expert craftsmanship. An identification number is inscribed directly onto the artifact.

unclear Predynastic good
Materials flint
Visible text "24-5 169"

Connections

Found at Tell el-Amarna
Materials Flint

Cross-references (2)

  • BKM-Accession 25.886.14 tier-2
  • BKM-Object 24585 tier-2
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