Dagger
2000 BCE-1800 BCE
Medium
bronze
Measurements
39.2 × 4.6 × 1.6 cm
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Felton Bequest, 1933
Gallery location
Not on display
Artwork Details
Physical description
Dagger with plain blade and integral hilt with sharp constriction above the blade which then tapers gradually and flares to an arc at the top, the hilt made flat and with a raised edge and a pin to accomadate inlays.
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