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Fragments of dagger
Nubian
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K309 -24
Medium/Technique
Bronze or copper
Dimensions
Overall: 4 x 22 cm (1 9/16 x 8 11/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.1562a-b
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Swords, daggers, knives
Description(a): Blade complete riveted into bone grip (fragmentary) (b): Ivory pommel separate but complete. Fragments of cloth scabbard and cords.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, K309 -24, December 1913: excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.