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Sacrificial knife

A flange with alternating straight and T-shaped scores of the type commonly found on early ritual vessels decorates the upper idge of this weapon. Along the blade proper, just below the flange, is a band of head-turning dragons with bottle horns on a ground of squared spirals. This decor is in low relief. Patina green.

Date
12th century BCE
In our collection
since December the 3rd, 2010 up to now
Dimensions
16 9/16 × 5 1/16 × 1/4 in., 1.3 lb. (42.07 × 12.86 × 0.64 cm, 0.6 kg)
Location
Not on View
Medium
Bronze
Price
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Composition
cadmium18%
iron82%