Weapons

Sword hilt pommel

Number of tool A11429:256

  • Description of use The pommel of a sword hilt with two hollowed-out projections on the edges and two cross-shaped projections in the middle. The sword hilt itself was made of leather and wood, with only the metal pommel remaining.
  • Place of archaeological excavation Mežotnes Hillfort
Material Bronze
Date Late 12th century - early 13th century
Location National History Museum of Latvia