Context (Related Documents)
Loose note which refers to D 1984.19-21 reads: 'No nos. All 3 Sotheby Cat. 23 July 1930, Lot. 1. Coll. of Edward Dent (dead) of antiquities of Baltic provinces of Russia - from Teutonic graves (cf objects from [unclear] excavated by Dr Bahria [unclear]). Earlier 2 m[illenium]? & late 2 m[illenium]?'
Event Date
Author: Imogen Gunn (admin)

Description (Physical description)
Thin, flattish bronze (or copper) dagger with rivets through shoulder
Event Date
Author: maa

Context (Auction / Sale)
Original catalogue card says 'This, with D 1984.20 and D 1984.21 reveals three 2 millennium BC daggers from the Dent Collection, reputedly entirely of material from the Baltic Provinces of Russia. No Wellcome no. (no. 125 in list of allocation II) Lot 1 Sotheby cat. 23 July 1930 ex Dent collection.'
Event Date 23/7/1930
Author: maa

Description (Physical description)
Accession Register: 'Thin flattish dagger with rivets through shoulder. Bronze.'
Event Date 1984
Author: Alana Edgeworth

Context (Acquisition Details)
On long-term loan from the Fitzwilliam Museum, see 1983-84 Annual Report.
Event Date 1984
Author: Imogen Gunn

Description (Physical description)
Dagger made of sheet copper alloy. Flat cross-section, incorporating a double blade, rounded shoulders, and three rivet holes with two rivets still present.
Event Date 10/4/2024
Author: Alana Edgeworth