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The 8th Lord Howard de Walden
Ear Dagger
- Description:
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This is a rare and particularly fine example of an ear dagger, so called because it's pommel resembles an ear. The pommel has two splayed discs to hook the thumb and allow for a more forceful downward thrust. It was a weapon that was particularly favoured by royalty and other memebrs of the aristocracy.
- Place of Production:
- Spain
- Materials/Media:
- steel, brass and ivory
- Dimensions:
- L 360mm
- Source:
- Dean Castle
- Digital Number:
- EAAM030n
- Creation Date:
- c.1500
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
