
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)