Accession No

Z 11608


Description

Small copper alloy knife of early Hallstatt A. Long, narrow, slightly curved blade with a thickened back edge. Long, narrow tang of rectangular cross-section, comprising a small rivet near the blade, a flattened section, and an end that is turned over to form a small loop.


Place

Europe; Western Europe; Switzerland; Lake Neuchâtel; Corcelettes


Period

Late Bronze Age


Source

Foster, Walter Kidman [collector and bequeather]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

Z 11608; MAA: FB 201; PC 162


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

116mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Accession register description: 'Tanged bronze knife.'
Event Date
Author: Lizzy Peneycad


Context (Related Documents)
See catalogue card for sketch (1:1).
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Labels & Markings)
Marked in white ink 'F.B. 201.' and in pink ink 'P.C. 162.'
Event Date
Author: Lizzy Peneycad


Description (Physical description)
Catalogue card description: 'Knife of bronze with green patina. Umgeschlagener griffdorn.'
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Foster Bequest catalogue description: 'Small knife with line of back inflected. The back is distinguished by having the tang bevelled to an edge which is turned over so as to form a loop.
Event Date 1892
Author: Lizzy Peneycad


Context (References)
University of Cambridge, Museum of General and Local Archaeology. (1892). 'The Walter K. Foster Bequest. Catalogue of the Antiquities.'
Event Date 1892
Author: Lizzy Peneycad


Description (Physical description)
Small copper alloy knife of early Hallstatt A. Long, narrow, slightly curved blade with a thickened back edge. Long, narrow tang of rectangular cross-section, comprising a small rivet near the blade, a flattened section, and an end that is turned over to form a small loop.
Event Date 17/4/2024
Author: Lizzy Peneycad


FM:44079

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