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DPP_0231
The luxurious swords and daggers found at Malia are intended for display rather than use. A pair of bronze swords was discovered in the North Wing of the palace. One has a pommel covered with gold sheathing, decorated with an acrobat. The other sword has a large pommel of elephant ivory.
The dagger with the elaborate hilt of perforated gold plate was found in Quartier Mu. A dagger and yet another large, sumptuous sword were found in a room in the West Wing of the palace. The sword has a stone hilt covered in gold leaf with dense incised decoration, while the dagger hilt is secured with gold-covered nails. The same room contained the stone sceptre handle shaped like an axe at one end and a feline at the other.
All these objects were status insignia, emblems of rank, office and authority for members of the palace hierarchy (1800-1600 BC).
DPP_0231
The luxurious swords and daggers found at Malia are intended for display rather than use. A pair of bronze swords was discovered in the North Wing of the palace. One has a pommel covered with gold sheathing, decorated with an acrobat. The other sword has a large pommel of elephant ivory.
The dagger with the elaborate hilt of perforated gold plate was found in Quartier Mu. A dagger and yet another large, sumptuous sword were found in a room in the West Wing of the palace. The sword has a stone hilt covered in gold leaf with dense incised decoration, while the dagger hilt is secured with gold-covered nails. The same room contained the stone sceptre handle shaped like an axe at one end and a feline at the other.
All these objects were status insignia, emblems of rank, office and authority for members of the palace hierarchy (1800-1600 BC).