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The Oxborough Dirk

Bronze Age, c. 1500–1350 BC

This is in the style of early Bronze Age dirks, but is very large and heavy, and the blade is deliberately blunt. It was not intended to be practical but rather for ceremonial use.

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Title of artwork, date

The Oxborough Dirk, c. 1500–1350 BC

Date supported

1994

Medium and material

Bronze

Dimensions

Height: 70.9 cm

Grant

20000

Total cost

52050

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