Dagger
Origin
Egypt
Dateca. 1300 B.C.E
Mediumbronze
Dimensions11 3/4 × 1 1/2 × 1/2 in. (29.8 × 3.8 × 1.3 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Albuquerque High School
Object numberPC1976.83.11
DescriptionThis object is a bronze dagger blade originating from Egypt. The blade has a central, elevated rib along its center. The edges of the blade are horizontally flared below the tip, with a narrow section located at half the length of the blade. Green patina covers the blade's surface. A modern, reproduced wooden handle is located beneath the blade.On View
Not on viewTerms
200 - 100 B.C.
ca. 100 B.C.E
200 b.c.
ca. 1955
