British Bronze Age 'Tanged' Knife Blade 011267

British Bronze Age 'Tanged' Knife Blade 011267
Extremely Rare British Bronze Age 'Tanged' Knife Blade
Copper alloy, 75 grams; 215.03 mm. Circa 2000-1000 BC. A very impressive large knife blade with a thick sloping back that tappers to the point, from the point the slightly curved slender blade meets the tang. The but-end has a small holed tang for securing a handle that would have been bone or wood. Collection code on white panel. Formerly part of the Lord McAlpine Collection. A beautiful museum quality piece in extremely fine condition. Found Hertfordshire.
 
This item was accompanied by an illustrated Certificate of Authenticity.

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