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Pommel
Nubian
Classic Kerma
about 1700–1550 B.C.
Findspot: Nubia (Sudan), Kerma, K 1043
Medium/Technique
Ivory
Dimensions
Overall: 2.5 x 5.5 cm (1 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number20.2067
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Swords, daggers, knives
DescriptionFragment of ovoid ivory dagger pommel, Corner of butt end of oval dagger pommel. Encrusted with dirt and badly split. Field # incorrect.
ProvenanceFrom Kerma, K 1043 (?), excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.