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Dagger pommel

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 Number13.3778b
NOT ON VIEW

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.