Ceremonial Dagger and Sheath
So important was this dagger to Tutankhamun that it was placed upon his mummy among the wrappings. The blade is highly polished gold with simple and elegantly engraved details. The hilt, also of gold, has alternating bands of granulated gold and cloisonné of red and blue glass. The pommel surmounting the handle has a circlet of two falcons with outstretched wings, while its top is decorated with a floral motif, in the centre of which are two cartouches with the names of the king.
Dynasty 18, reign of Tutankhamun 1332–1322 BCE
Photo: Andreas F. Voegelin, Antikenmuseum Basel and Sammlung Ludwig
