EGYPTIAN HYKSOS DAGGER

A Bronze Age ceremonial dagger attributed to the Hyksos period (c. 17th–16th century BCE). Features a hippopotamus ivory pommel with natural age-cracking, set above a bronze hilt with stylized curved flanges and a row of gilt rivets along the grip. The leaf-shaped blade has a raised central ridge tapering to a fine point, with extensive cuprite/malachite patina from burial.

Description

A Bronze Age ceremonial dagger attributed to the Hyksos period (c. 17th–16th century BCE). Features a hippopotamus ivory pommel with natural age-cracking, set above a bronze hilt with stylized curved flanges and a row of gilt rivets along the grip. The leaf-shaped blade has a raised central ridge tapering to a fine point, with extensive cuprite/malachite patina from burial.

CIVILIZATION

Egyptian, Circa 2100 B.C.E. – 1550 B.C.E.

Time Of Abraham

SIZE

L. 30cm W. 5.5cm

CONDITION

Exeptional condition

PRICE

Por

PROVENANCE

The Baidun Collection