Accession No
D 1921.181
Description
Detached copper alloy shell from the hand guard of a sword or dagger. Domed profile with decorated upper surface; border of floral motif; armed figure with plumed helmet, holding a shield and javelin standing on a ledge in centre. Recessed plain reverse side.
Place
Europe
Period
Post Medieval 17th century
Source
Beldam, Francis (Major) [bequeather]; Beldam, Joseph [collector]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
D 1921.181
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
41mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Shell guard of dagger, bronze
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Acquisition Details)
Deposit register reads: 'Bequeathed 1947'
Event Date 1947
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
With pattern of mythical ?god/goddess.
Event Date 11/9/2000
Author: Clare McKenna
Description (Physical description)
Detached copper alloy shell from the hand guard of a sword or dagger. Domed profile with decorated upper surface; border of floral motif; armed figure with plumed helmet, holding a shield and javelin standing on a ledge in centre. Recessed plain reverse side.
Event Date 30/1/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:52346
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