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1884.121.9

Iron knife


1884.121.9

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron knife
Long description
Iron knife. Single edged sub-triangular blade with nearly straight back and blade. Long rectangular tapering tang with copper alloy cap on butt. [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, Material Copper Alloy Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Thick: max 14 mm, Width: max 23 mm, Length: max 310 mm, Weight 123 g
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.121.9

Search terms: Tool, Weapon, Knife, Dagger