Most of the carved ivory (or bone) knife handles which have been found, dating to the Predynastic era, are thought to have been for ceremonial uses only. The knife handles themselves are generally very intricately carved, and are illustrated in both black/white and colour. 35 pages, 2.7MB
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ancient history / carvings / egyptology / ivory / knives / bone / ceremonial
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