Lot 0301

'The Badgers Hill' British Bronze Age Dagger

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2nd millennium B.C. Long leaf-shaped blade, lentoid in section with two cutting edges and shallow tip; flared shoulders with recesses to accept mounting rivets. 100 grams, 15.4 cm (6 in.).

Found Badgers Hill, Luton, Bedfordshire, UK, in 1987. Ex M. Hamblin collection, UK. Recorded with Wardown Museum, Luton, UK.

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'The Badgers Hill' British Bronze Age Dagger

Name: 'The Badgers Hill' British Bronze Age Dagger
SKU: 176557518
Price: 600 GBP
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