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Dagger

Unknown-2500/-2300

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Leiden, Netherlands

The discovery of a copper object from the Bronze Age is a rare find in the Netherland. That is because bronze was regarded as a precious metal, and bronze objects were often melted down or used as offerings. It was common to make offerings in wetlands: peat bogs, or places by ponds and rivers. The hilt of this dagger was made of organic material, which has since decayed.

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  • Title: Dagger
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: -2500/-2300
  • Location: Ede, Nederland
  • Datering: 2500-2300 v.C.
  • Afmetingen: lengte: 9,5 cm
  • Type: dagger
  • External Link: Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
  • Medium: metal ; copper
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

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