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Dagger
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1991–1783 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Rifeh
Medium/Technique
Bronze, ivory, ebony
Dimensions
Length: 27 cm (10 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number07.542
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Swords, daggers, knives
DescriptionBronze blade; ivory and ebony handle.
ProvenanceFrom Deir Rifa. Excavated by the Egyptian Research Account; assigned to the Egyptian Research Account by the government of Egypt; 1907: given to the MFA by the Egyptian Research Account.