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Human Hand and Dagger FragmentRoman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE) or later

Not on view
Small ancient bronze sculpture of a hand gripping a leaf-shaped dagger, heavily corroded with dark brown and bright green verdigris patina

Unknown, Human Hand and Dagger Fragment, Roman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE) or later, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl W. Thomas, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Human Hand and Dagger Fragment
Place Made
Egypt
Date Made
Roman Period (30 BCE - 395 CE) or later
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
1 5/8 x 5/8 in. (4.2 x 1.5 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl W. Thomas
Accession Number
M.80.203.174
Classification
Sculpture
Collecting Area
Egyptian Art