Bifacial Tool
Unknown Artist
ca. 90,000–5,000 B.C.
Medium
Flint
Dimensions
l. 11.1 x w. 2.9 x th. 1.2 cm (4 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in.)
Classification
Tool
Period
Paleolithic to Neolithic
Department
Egyptian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1925
Accession Number
25.10.12m
About this artwork
This Flint by Unknown Artist from ca. 90,000–5,000 B.C. exemplifies historical artistic production through its materials, techniques, and aesthetic approach. Created within specific cultural and historical contexts, works like this reflect both individual artistic vision and broader patterns of workshop practice, patron expectations, and prevailing aesthetic theories. The medium of Flint required specialized knowledge developed through years of training, involving mastery of materials preparatio...