Dagger

29-108-365

Location: On Display in the Eastern Mediterranean Gallery

From: Israel | Beth Shean

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

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Object Number 29-108-365
Current Location Eastern Mediterranean Gallery - On Display
Provenience Israel | Beth Shean
Archaeology Area Level VII, Room 1068, below floor, Amenophis III Temple
Period Late Bronze IIB
Date Made 1300-1200 BCE
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bronze
Description

Double-edged. The handle has high sides to accomodate an inlay (there was wood in it when found, but this has since been lost). The top of the handle is curved and flaring. Incised decoration on blade just below handle.

Length 32.5 cm
Credit Line Expedition to Beth Shean (Beisan); Clarence Fisher, 1921-1928
Other Number 26-8-48 - Field No SF

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