Sheath for a Model Dagger

Middle Kingdom

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 112

One of the complete burial groups excavated at Meir belonged to the Steward Hapiankhtifi. When the mummy was unwrapped numerous objects were discovered including this model sheath that belongs to a model dagger (12.183.17b).

Sheath for a Model Dagger, Wood, paint, gold leaf

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