Dirk

Early dirks were lethal stabbing weapons. This bronze example was found at Pitcaithly in Perthshire. It dates from between 1600 and 1500 BC.

The well-preserved dirk has a midrib and two side ridges. It is decorated on its base. The dome-shaped rivets are preserved in the two rivet holes.

Warriors had a major social role in their society and displayed their status through fancy weapons.

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Online ID:	000-100-034-372-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DJ 20
Date:	Between 1600 and 1500 BC
Material:	Bronze; with two rivet holes and rivets; vandyke ornamentation on base
Dimensions:	7.00" L
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Who:	Bell Collection
Where:	Scotland, Perthshire, Pitcaithly
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Description:	Bronze dirk with vandyke ornamentation on base, from Pitcaithly, Perthshire
References:	Coles, J.M. Scottish Middle Bronze Age Metalwork. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland, 97 (1963-64), pp 82-156, esp. 111-4, 146.
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