Antiquities

Two-pronged fishing hook

Number of tool A11429:1184

  • Description of use A two-pronged fishing hook with a looped shank. Made from iron rod with tapered ends, without barbs. Hooks like these were used for fishing large-sized fish.
  • Place of archaeological excavation Mežotnes Hillfort
Material Iron
Date 10th - 13th century
Location National History Museum of Latvia