A fine Egyptian PreDynastic Chert Arrowhead, ca. 4200 - 3600 BCE

Finely knapped projectile points with a tapered body and two long points, such as this example, were most often made from chert, often called flint, which was found in the form of cobbles lying on the high desert's surface. Whether the arrowheads were attached to wooden shafts or used in spears is difficult to confirm, but representations of men drawing bows can be seen on jars from the early Predynastic Period.

For a related example see: Hayes, A. "Scepter of Egypt, Part I - before 1600 BC" Metropolitan Museum of Art, fig 2, p.12.

Condition: Fine mellow surface patina with very small tip flake, otherwise intact, and in excellent condition overall.

Dimensions: Length: 1 7/16 inches

Provenance: Private collection of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Feuer, NY., acquired 1970s - 1980s.