Red Polished Dagger and Sheath

Red Polished Dagger and Sheath

Description:

Pottery model of a metal dagger and leather sheath in Red Polished ware.


Dimensions: Diameter: 4.80 centimetres sheath ; Length: 17.30 centimetres dagger ; Length: 27.50 centimetres sheath ; Width: 5.30 centimetres dagger


Object Type: model; dagger; dagger-sheath


Ware: Red Polished Ware


Techniques: handmade

Period:

Early Bronze Age III

Date:

2050 - 1950 BC

Collection:

British Museum

Provenance:

Cyprus

Accession Number:

1979,1214.1