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1884.121.24

Iron dagger blade inlaid at the base with gold leaf

1884.121.24

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron dagger blade inlaid at the base with gold leaf
Long description
Dagger blade, tapering and two edged with a central rib and inlaid at the base with gold leaf shapes. The tip is missing. [SM 09/01/2008]
Geographical reference
Ireland, Republic of
Europe > Northern Europe > Ireland, Republic of
"Ireland": ie Ireland or Northern Ireland (UK)
Date
Date collected
By 1878 April
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Gold Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Inlaid, Process Damascened
Dimensions
Width: max 22 mm, Length: max 186 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.121.24
Research and responses

The Sotheby sale referred to in the primary documentation is the sale of Neligan material on 8-9 April 1878. The Lugt number is 38242. There is a copy in the British Museum library (and the Department of Antiquities library). [Dan Hicks 30/07/2013]

Search terms: Weapon, Dagger, Knife

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