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Copper alloy dagger blade

Unknown Artist

Leaf-shaped blade with tang; two rivet-holes in the base of blade. The rivet in one hole is preserved.

Credit: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76

Ca. 2000 B.C.
Bronze
10.6 x 10.6cm
74.51.5295
Image and text © Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2018

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