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Dagger Blade [Object of the Day #84]


October 15, 2012

Dagger Blade
Dagger Blade

 

This Dagger blade was made in England During the Bronze Age. It is made from bronze with a yellow patina. The blade is double-edged with curved sides that taper out from the rounded guard to a point. There are two large studs at the end where the blade would attach to a handle.

Penn Museum Object #42-30-122

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