Model blade of a dagger

Middle Kingdom

ca. 1981–1802 B.C.

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 dagger that came with a sheath (12.183.17a).

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Title: Model blade of a dagger
Period: Middle Kingdom
Dynasty: Dynasty 12
Date: ca. 1981–1802 B.C.
Geography: From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Hapiankhtifi, Mummy, Khashaba excavations, 1910–12
Medium: Wood, paint
Dimensions: L. 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1912
Object Number: 12.183.17b
Curatorial Department: Egyptian Art

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