Thracian Collection
makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end

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makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end makhaira associated set of 4 knives with scabbard end

Inventory #:

684


Type:

Knife


Material:

Iron


Period:

4th Cent. B.C. - 4th Cent. A.D.


Provenance:

Balkan Region


Measurements:

Knives are 18, 14, 12.5, 8.5 cm long and scabbard end is 9.5 cm long


This set was reportedly found together. It is believed to be Thracian but Celtic material is also known from the region. The tip of the largest knife did not survive but this knife retains decoration that the other smaller ones were not embellished with (see photos above). The scabbard end has also survived and is decorate with a serrated top edge and several lines around the body. It is possible this was a votive offering rather than a functional set.