Antenna dagger

Short sword so-called because of its characteristic antenna-shaped hilt decoration. This small version may have been made for votive purposes. Bronze. Possibly lost-wax casting.

Material 
Bronze
Cultural context 
Castro Culture / Gallaecian Roman
Measurements (cm) 
15,4 x 5,1

Location

  • Viladonga, 27259 - Castro de Rei (Lugo)
    Galicia, España
    N 43º 09' 38.97" W 7º 23' 19.32"
  • 982 870 160
  • museo.viladonga@xunta.gal

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