Bronze and iron knife

Cypriot

late 12th century BCE

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Title: Bronze and iron knife
Period: Late Bronze Age
Date: late 12th century BCE
Culture: Cypriot
Medium: Bronze and iron
Dimensions: Other: 3 3/4in. (9.5cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76
Object Number: 74.51.5356
Curatorial Department: Greek and Roman Art

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