Record ID: LEIC-AFAF24
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Possible Iron Age dagger pommel cap, 16mm in diameter and 12mm high, with a weight of 4.43grams. The object is in fair condition, missing just a few small patches, particularly around its lower edge. It consists of a hollow semi-sphere which has an openwork pattern terminating in a solid band. The design starts in the upper centre with a small open circle, 4mm in diameter. This is flanked by three arched lines which form a triangular motif around the circle including three triangular voids. Each of these arches contains a sub circular motif common on Iron Age art. The motif is swi…
Created on: Tuesday 3rd April 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 3rd April 2013
Spatial data recorded.