Medieval 'Female Head' Knife Pommel
Copper-alloy, 11.60 grams, 23.20 mm tall. Medieval knife pommel; circa 14th century AD. A copper-alloy pommel from a utility knife, depicting a female head and shoulders. The hair with a 'peak' to each side of the face and with a strap across the brow. Linear panel decoration around the hexagonal shoulder and a neat slit where the tang of the blade was originally inserted. An attractive piece with good patina and detailing.