Dagger

59-4-114

From: Iran | Hasanlu

Curatorial Section: Near Eastern

Object Number 59-4-114
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Iran | Hasanlu
Archaeology Area XXI(3)[2]/10 in gold pot /3\ | AA27
Period Hasanlu Period IV
Date Made 1000-800BC
Section Near Eastern
Materials Bronze | Iron | Wood
Description

Part of a circular hilt; iron core banded with alternate rings of red sandstone and ivory(?), top broken; lower portion of copper/bronze expanding to lunate with three raised bands of bronze at each end; iron blade held by this bronze section; lower part of blade missing; blade section a diamond shape. Wood handle.

Length 11.6 cm
Width 2 cm
Outside Diameter 2.1 cm
Credit Line The Hasanlu Project; Robert H. Dyson Jr., 1958
Other Number HAS58-446 - Field No SF

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