Arsenical Copper Dagger

Arsenical Copper Dagger

Description:

Narrow tanged dagger probably made of arsenical copper, cast, hammered and annealed; narrow sloping shoulders with single rivet hole in the tang and a central ridge; Catling type A.2.b. mainly dated to ECI-III; good condition.


Dimensions: Length: 18.50 centimetres max


Object Type: blade


Series: Catling type (A.2.b)


Techniques: riveted; cast; hammered; annealed

Period:

Early Bronze Age II

Date:

2300 - 1950 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Found/Acquired: Nicosia (city)

Accession Number:

1969,1231.40