Accession No

1922.1425


Description

Copper alloy cross-guard from a sword or dagger. Pointed écusson with two raised ridges angled inwards towards the base; arms slightly curved, ending in flattened, rounded diamond terminals.


Place

Europe; ?British Isles; ?England


Period

?Medieval


Source

Read, Charles Hercules (Sir)


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1922.1425


Cultural Affliation


Material

Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze


Local Term


Measurements

119mm


Events

Description (Physical description)
Bronze dagger guard
Event Date
Author: maa


Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy cross-guard from a sword or dagger. Pointed écusson with two raised ridges angled inwards towards the base; arms slightly curved, ending in flattened, rounded diamond terminals.
Event Date 14/11/2023
Author: Zahni Blumenthal


FM:45231

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