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Cosmetic Vessel in the Shape of a Cat c. 1990–1900 B.C.E. Middle Kingdom #Egypt (Met Museum)
June 3, 2026 at 5:43 PM
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Dagger of Princess Ita
daughter of Pharaoh Amenemhat
gold, bronze, lapis lazuli, carnelian, amazonite
c. 1900 BCE
Egypt

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Discovered in the untouched tomb of Princess Ita, daughter of Pharaoh Amenemhat Il, this exquisite dagger was found resting beside her among an extraordinary collection of jewelry over 3,900 years old. Although it has the form of a weapon, it was likely made as a ceremonial object. Its bronze blade is fitted into a gold hilt inlaid with lapis lazuli, carnelian and amazonite, while the crescent-shaped pommel is carved from a single piece of lapis lazuli. The dagger also reveals Egypt's international connections during the Middle Kingdom. Its blade follows a Phoenician design, while the decorative patterns on the handle resemble those used in Minoan Crete, suggesting it was either imported or crafted in Egypt by a foreian artisan. Today, the Dagger of Princess Ita is preserved in the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.
August 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM