ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Implementsca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Dagger is a metalwork-implements created in ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. using bronze measuring 2.06 x 10.71 in. (5.23 x 27.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 2.06 x 10.71 in. (5.23 x 27.2 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988 |
| Date | ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Dagger?
Dagger is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Dagger created?
Dagger dates to ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Dagger made from?
Dagger is crafted from bronze.
Is Dagger in the public domain?
Dagger is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026