The quillon (also known as a cross-guard) was a bar of metal placed at a right angle between the blade and hilt of a sword. Its primary purpose was to protect the wielder’s hand from slipping forwards onto the blade, but could also be used to counter enemy attacks, and to get a better grip on the sword. For these reasons, quillons were also present on daggers.
Medieval Bronze Dagger Quillon
£ 200.00
The quillon from a medieval dagger. Made of heavy cast bronze, it is decorated along the sides with patterns of linear grooves. The longer side displays a stylised zoomorphic terminal, which is balanced by a short side ending in a heavy cube. The centre has a hole for insertion of the blade hilt.
Condition: Very fine condition.
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| Weight | 65 g |
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| Dimensions | L 10.3 cm |
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