Accession No
Z 20978
Description
Faceted copper alloy cross guard from a dagger or sword hilt. Cross guard features a hexagonal cross-section with elongated top and bottom faces; quillions slightly bent towards blade, tapering to pointed terminals; exterior two faces either side feature row of evenly spaced punched dots. Remnant of corroded tang remains in situ; one side of cross-guard features indentation to accept blade shoulders.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England; Suffolk; Undley
Period
Medieval
Source
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
Z 20978
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
121mm
Events
Context (Labels & Markings)
Associated hand-written note reads: 'Undley'.
Event Date
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
Context (Related Documents)
The catalogue card includes sketch drawing
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Hilt, cross guard.
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Decorated with punched dots.
Event Date 3/7/2001
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
Description (Physical description)
Faceted copper alloy cross guard from a dagger or sword hilt. Cross guard features a hexagonal cross-section with elongated top and bottom faces; quillions slightly bent towards blade, tapering to pointed terminals; exterior two faces either side feature row of evenly spaced punched dots. Remnant of corroded tang remains in situ; one side of cross-guard features indentation to accept blade shoulders.
Event Date 24/11/2023
Author: Zahni Blumenthal
FM:21048
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