Weapons

Dagger Blade of Užava Type with Leaf-Shaped Point

Number of tool VI 150:167

  • Description of use A Užava-type dagger blade with a leaf-shaped point. Such daggers were the primary close combat weapons. In the grave of each Zemgalian warrior, at least one dagger was placed.
  • Place of archaeological excavation Mežotne Central Burial Site
Material Iron
Date 8th - 9th century
Location National History Museum of Latvia