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1884.121.5

Iron dagger


1884.121.5

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron dagger
Long description
Dagger with two edged, tapering blade and long narrow rod tang with pommel. The blade has a central raised rib and has a 'V' shaped guard with balls at both ends. [JW [Excav. PR] 21/01/2013]
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Iron Age
Date collected
By 1884
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Thick: max 27 mm, Width: max 55 mm, Length: max 197 mm, Weight 144 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.121.5

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Knife, Dagger