Earth: The Riches of Clare

Bronze Dagger

Short dagger-like blades such as this one from Gortaclare, County Clare, date from the end of the Early Bronze Age and were probably used as stabbing weapons.

Ref: 1967:106

Early Bronze Age Collection
National Museum of Ireland, Irish Antiquities Division Collection

Weapons Collection

Photograph appears courtesy of the National Museum of Ireland

Bronze Dagger 1967:106