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1884.140.958

Dagger with the handle in the form of a naked female figure. [El.B 19/02/2008]

1884.140.958

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Collection type
Object
Description
Dagger with the handle in the form of a naked female figure. [El.B 19/02/2008]
Long description
Dagger with the handle in the form of a naked female figure. The tip of the blade is missing. The female figure possibly represents Eve with the apple. [El.B 19/02/2008]
Geographical reference
Europe
Europe
Unknown
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1884 Archaeological period: Bronze Age, uncertain
Date collected
By 1881
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884 Found unentered: 15/02/2008
Materials and processes
Material Copper Alloy Metal, Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Length: max 198 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.140.958 PR no.: 957/ 12394
Research and responses

Number 12394 suggests this is an object acquired via the Anthropological Institute.

Search terms: Weapon, Figure, Dagger, Knife

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