Dagger
Dagger

Currently not on view

Dagger,

5th century BCE

Persian
Scythian
y1992-120

Information

Title
Dagger
Dates

5th century BCE

Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
28.0 x 4.7 x 0.6 cm (11 x 1 7/8 x 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Geber, in memory of Dr. Antal and Klarissza Geber
Object Number
y1992-120
Place Excavated

Europe, Hungary

Culture
Persian
Period
Scythian
Type
metalwork, daggers (weapons)
Materials
bronze
Subject
spirals, birds

Possibly excavated in Hungary; given to the Museum by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Geber in 1992

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