Dagger
29-108-365
Location: On Display in the Eastern Mediterranean Gallery
From: Israel | Beth Shean
Curatorial Section: Near Eastern
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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