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Dagger and pommel
Nubian
Early Kerma
2400–1700 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, KN96
Medium/Technique
Bronze or copper and Ivory
Dimensions
L: 28.5 cm W: 4.6 cm D: 1.5 cm
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.2085
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Swords, daggers, knives
DescriptionPommel is attached. Haft and pommel carved out of single piece of wood. Attached with three rivets to dagger blade. With remains of leather scabbard. Handle in good condition with some remains of scabbard adhering. Blade encrusted with organic (?) matter. Metal in good condition. Approximately 10 additional pieces of leather scabbard.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, KN96 no. 2. 1916:excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.