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KNIFE
Unique ID: LON-E81657
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation 
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 84 mm
Width: 18 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st January 2004
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Other reference numbers
Museum accession number: 4341/15
Materials and construction
Primary material: Iron
Secondary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Incomplete
Spatial metadata
Region: London (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Greater London Authority (Greater London Authority)
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