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Caption

Dagger, ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E.. Copper, ebony, ivory (hippopotamus amphibius), 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 9 1/2 in. (1.3 x 4.8 x 24.1 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund, 05.328. (Photo: Brooklyn Museum)

Title

Dagger

Date

ca. 1938–1759 B.C.E.

Dynasty

Dynasty 12

Period

Middle Kingdom

Geography

Place made: Egypt

Medium

Copper, ebony, ivory (hippopotamus amphibius)

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

1/2 x 1 7/8 x 9 1/2 in. (1.3 x 4.8 x 24.1 cm)

Credit Line

Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

Accession Number

05.328

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