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Dagger blade
Egyptian
Middle Kingdom
1980–1630 B.C.
Findspot: Egypt, Sheikh Farag, SF 168
Medium/Technique
Copper, ivory
Dimensions
Length of blade: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number13.3778a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Swords, daggers, knives
DescriptionCopper blade (bent) with raised rib; two out of three rivets remaining. Portions of ivory handle.
ProvenanceFrom Sheikh Farag SF 168. 1913: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; 1913: assigned to the MFA by the government of Egypt.