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Copper alloy dagger: E.431.1932

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Object information

Current Location: Gallery 19

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Copper alloy dagger

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Description

Dagger with inlaid handle

Measurements and weight

Height: 22 cm
Width: 5.3 cm

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1932) by Whyte, Edward Towry

Components of the work

Handle composed of bone inlay marquetry

Materials used in production

bronze Copper alloy

Techniques used in production

Cast (process) : Inlaid

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Identification numbers

Accession number: E.431.1932
Primary reference Number: 53180
Oldadmincategory: MW
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020 Last processed: Tuesday 12 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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