The iron dagger of Tutankhamun with its gold sheath.Daniela Comelli/Egyptian Museum in Cairo
The iron dagger of Tutankhamun with its gold sheath.Daniela Comelli/Egyptian Museum in Cairo
Tbey don’t make ‘em like that any more.
Maybe I’m dense, but are they saying it’s a fake, or a gift to him from somewhere else?
The gift would still be impressive, I would think. Meteorite would be an amazingly strong metal, and fitting gift for royalty.
Amazing...
I have been suggesting for years that the iron dagger was a gift from the Hittites, inasmuch as Egypt does not have iron ore. In a pinch, Mitanni will do.
Very interesting.
When I saw the Tut exhibit in Chicago in the ‘70s, I remember seeing the gold dagger and another one that looked unimpressive next to the gold one, so I just gave it a passing glance. That must’ve been the meteorite dagger.
How I wish I could see it all again…
How did the one who picked out the rock to begin with recognize it’s worth to make a better blade from?
Another late nite purchase from HSN...
The Goa’uld gave him this dagger.
It might be even more valuable if the provenance could be confirmed. Nonetheless, it’s a pretty good barn find.
