Hi Greg

Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.

While this *might* be Egyptian and almost certainly circa 1000 BCE, there are structural and stylistic elements that suggest this might be from other parts of the Middle- and Near-East. Among these are the flared T-shaped handle and the comparatively thin handle and tang. The wear on the blade is quite uneven - it would not have thinned in the center of the blade and bulged out at the tip.

It is a bit more accurate to say "Near Eastern Bronze Age" which isn't quite so specific.
Did the dealer you acquired this from analyze the materials and/or provide you with an idea of where they got this?

In its current condition, it rates a value of $150-300

Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:

An ancient Near Eastern Bronze Age bronze dagger
circa 1000 BCE
Flaring T-shaped handle over paneled tang extending into a tapered grooved blade.
13-3/4 inches overall length
CONDITION: With a verdigris patina overall and uneven wear to the blade.
PROVENANCE: Acquired from a dealer
$ 150-300*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.

Please let us know if you have additional items to appraise, or questions/concerns, and thank you again for using Mearto.
~ Delia