Accession No
1923.298
Description
Iron dagger. Full blade is flat and double-edged, tapering evenly to a point. Gilt band at the cross-guard decorated with heart-shapes, zoomorphic shapes and a small border of semicircles, though obscured by corrosion. The crossguard is simple and thin, of rectangular shape with slightly concave long sides and rounded short sides. Hilt is missing; the tang tapers to a squared off end with a small terminal.
Place
Europe; British Isles; England
Period
Medieval
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.298
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Gilt
Local Term
Measurements
475mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Dagger with plain guard. Damascened in a band 2 cm broad below guard
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Iron dagger. Full blade is flat and double-edged, tapering evenly to a point. Gilt band at the cross-guard decorated with heart-shapes, zoomorphic shapes and a small border of semicircles, though obscured by corrosion. The crossguard is simple and thin, of rectangular shape with slightly concave long sides and rounded short sides. Hilt is missing; the tang tapers to a squared off end with a small terminal.
Event Date 16/2/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:49644
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