A large Roman Legionnaire Pugio (Dagger), Roman Imperial, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Writing and Manuscripts Turquoise with natural inclusions and

Turquoise with natural inclusions and slight surface irregularities that do not detract

tying the individual’s destiny to the eternal cycle of the sun

and prominent rings located at the upper and lower neck

For a related example see Metropolitan Museum of Art

the fineness of the neck to enable good control when pouring expensive liquids

A large Roman Legionnaire Pugio (Dagger), Roman Imperial, ca. 2nd - 3rd century CE Writing and Manuscripts Turquoise with natural inclusions andThis very large, impressive pugio (dagger) is hand forged from iron, and features the characteristic pronounced curved blade and a longitudinal channel on both sides defining a rib. Daggers, such as this example, would have carried an entirely organic grip of wood and a pommel most probably of bone. Such daggers have been found at German frontier forts. Like the gladius (Roman short sword), the pugio is of Spanish origin, acclimated for Roman use.