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Scimitar dagger with handle decorated with animal figures in flint and ivory
Filename: 940_18_98011014.jpg
Size: 5093 x 3949 (2.9MB)
Date: 16th March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
Source: De Agostini Picture Library
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Scimitar dagger with handle decorated with animal figures in flint and ivory
Egyptian civilization, Predynastic Period. Scimitar dagger with handle decorated with animal figures in flint and ivory. Length 10.4 cm
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Media ID 9561645
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Antiquity Black Background Dagger Decoration Egyptian Civilization Flint Ivory Predynastic Period Sixth Millennium Bc Scimitar
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases a remarkable artifact from the Egyptian civilization's Predynastic Period. The Scimitar dagger, with its intricately decorated handle adorned with animal figures in flint and ivory, is truly a testament to the artistry and craftsmanship of ancient times. Measuring at a length of 10.4 cm, this historical piece transports us back to the sixth millennium BC. Against a striking black background, the delicate details of this dagger come to life. Each stroke of the artist's hand can be seen in the etchings on both the flint blade and ivory handle, revealing an exquisite fusion of materials rarely found together. This studio shot allows us to appreciate every curve and contour that makes up this extraordinary weapon. As we gaze upon this single object suspended in time, we are reminded of Egypt's rich history and its profound influence on human civilization. It serves as a tangible link connecting us to our ancestors who once wielded such weapons for protection or ceremonial purposes. This photograph by Universal Images Group (UIG) captures not only an artifact but also our imagination as it invites us into an era long gone yet forever preserved through art and archaeology. With no people present in the frame, we are left alone with our thoughts to ponder over what stories this scimitar dagger could tell if only it could speak.
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