Arsenical Copper Dagger - image 1

Early Bronze Age II

Arsenical Copper Dagger

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

Date

2300 - 1950 BC

Accession No.

1969,1231.40

Collection

British Museum

Provenance

  • Found/Acquired: Nicosia (city)