Dagger hilt
2400–1550 B.C.
FindspotKerma, Nubia (Sudan)
Medium/TechniqueIvory, Bronze, Wood
DimensionsOverall: 5.2 x 1.2 x 3.3 cm (2 1/16 x 1/2 x 1 5/16 in.)
Credit LineHarvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession number15-3-289b
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ProvenanceFrom Kerma, K 6002
2061–1640 B.C.
about 2400–1550 B.C.
about 1700–1550 B.C.
about 1700–1550 B.C.
3rd century A.D.
1700–1550 B.C.
2140–1991 B.C.
1539–1425 B.C.
2040–1783 B.C.
263 B.C.–A.D. 248