Ancient Egyptian flint saw, replica
- Made:
- circa 3000 BCE in Egypt
- maker:
- Ancient Egyptian people
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Plaster replica of flint saw, found in Egypt. c. 3000 BCE
Plaster replica of flint saw, found in Egypt, dating from c. 3000 BC. Woodworking as a decorative craft began in Egypt around 3000 BC and Egyptian carpenters manufactured many wooden items to be buried in the tombs of the dead.
Details
- Category:
- Hand and Machine Tools
- Object Number:
- 1924-522
- type:
- saw
- credit:
- Victoria & Albert Museum, Casts Department
