RecordBronze dagger blade with a gold hilt band< 1 of 1 > Back From Blackwaterfoot, Arran
Bronze dagger blade with a gold hilt bandThis bronze dagger blade with a gold hilt band was found in a grave under a cairn at Blackwaterfoot in Arran. It is a locally made copy of a prestigious and fashionable object from southern England. The dagger dates from between 1750 and 1450 BC. The dagger has three ribs, and two large rivets still in place where it attached to its handle. The edges are damaged, and the surfaces badly corroded. Part of the mounting of the handle, made of Scottish gold, survives in two pieces. Certain styles of prestige object, such as this dagger, were fashionable in Wessex in southern England. These fashions spread northwards and were adopted by the elite in Scotland, who had copies made in local materials. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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