probably from Assich, Croy, Moray
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Halberd blade
Bronze Age halberds were dagger-like objects mounted at right angles to the haft. This bronze blade for a halberd was probably found at Assich near Croy in Moray, but perhaps at Asslich in Inverness-shire. It dates from around 2300 to 2000 BC.
The broad blade has a rounded midrib. There are four rivet holes, three now broken, at the curved butt where it attached to the haft.
Halberds were unambiguous weapons, and clearly served a ceremonial purpose. Over 40 are known from Scotland, varying in shape and size, though most have a midrib and rivet holes.
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000-100-188-288-C |
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National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland X.DJ 36 |
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Between 2300 and 2000 BC
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Bronze
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10.94 L, 4.09 max. breadth, 0.22" max thickness at mid rib
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Halberd, blade
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Scotland, Nairnshire, Assich / Inverness-shire, Asslich
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Description: |
Bronze halberd blade from Assich, Nairn, or Asslich, Inverness-shire
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- Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. pp 35-40, 87.
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