EGYPTIAN BRONZE AND STONE DAGGER WITH OPENWORK POMMEL

Middle Kingdom, ca. 2055 - 1790 BC. A bronze dagger with a broad, tapering blade, with a deep central channel extending for approximately two-thirds of its length and continuing towards the point as a pronounced rib. The blade is joined to a separately cast hilt with a crescentic guard and flat grip, secured by rivets. The grip terminates in a circular bronze pommel frame set with an insert of stone. Size: 385mm x 80mm; Weight: 495g Provenance: From a private London collection; Peter Schnell collection, Switzerland, acquired in Swiss art gallery in 1970s. later with Hans Blaser, Switzerland, 1990s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£3,000

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