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1898.20.63

Ivory sword or dagger pommel with a hole through the centre. Found in a tomb. [SM 25/01/2008]

1898.20.63

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Collection type
Object
Description
Ivory sword or dagger pommel with a hole through the centre. Found in a tomb. [SM 25/01/2008]
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
North Italy
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Archaeological period: Iron Age Etruscan
Date collected
By 1898
Acquisition information
Donated: 1898
Materials and processes
Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Process Carved, Process Perforated
Dimensions
Width: max 27 mm, Length: max 33 mm, Height: max 27 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1898.20.63

Search terms: Weapon, Death, Religion, Tool, Grave Good, Sword, Dagger

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