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This bronze dagger was found in a cist at Lochnell in Argyll. It was used sometime between 2300 and 2050 BC.

The flat blade is triangular and tapering in shape. There are three rivets at the end.

The first definite weapons appeared during the early Bronze Age. Daggers such as this one were probably weapons, although they could have been used for hunting.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-359-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DI 1
• Date: Between 2300 and 2050 BC
  Early Bronze Age
  
• Material: Bronze; triangular; tapering; with three rivets
  
• Dimensions: 5.00" L
  
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• Where: Scotland, Argyll, Lochnell, Cleigh
  
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• Description: Early Bronze Age dagger from a cist at Cleigh, Lochnell, Argyll
  
• References:
  • Coles, John M. Scottish Early Bronze Age metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, 101 (1968-9), 1-110, esp. pp 42-50, 89. 
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