Prehistoric — Early Bronze Age; 2100-1600 BC
Dagger
A bone dagger with hilt. It is carved out of a single piece of bone which is hollow at the back. It has a carefully moulded pommel. The dagger is imitated in its sheath which has moulded ending. Found in the Thames in west London. Part of the Layton collection.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- O1152a
- Object name:
- dagger
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Early Bronze Age; 2100-1600 BC
- Material:
bone
- Measurements/duration:
- L 171 mm, W 38 mm, T13 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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