Object Number | 29-22-10B |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Provenience | Iraq | Ur |
Archaeology Area | PG 580 |
Section | Near Eastern |
Materials | Electrotype |
Description | Electrotype reproduction of gold dagger with lapis handle; in gold filigree sheath. Original in Baghdad. Found with 29-22-11 Ur Cemetery, p. 51, P1. 151; p. 190, P1. 317 Antiq. Jour., Jan. 1928, p. 21, P1.X The hilt is of lapis lazuli set with gold studs. The blade is gold, plain on the back except for two lines of beading, but of rich filigree design in front. Duck mark on blade. Loops for straps back of sheath. |
Length | 25.2 cm |
Width | 5.6 cm |
Thickness | 2.5 cm |
Credit Line | Commissioned by British Museum / University Museum Expedition to Ur, Iraq, 1928 |
Other Number | U.9361 - Field No SF |
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