Archaeology — Roman; 40-140
Handle, sword handle
Bone handle for a legionary sword, or gladius, complete except for a small chip at one end. The hollowed bone has a circular channel for the tang although the handle itself is more rectangular in section. It has three pronounced intermediate lateral ridges acting as finger grips.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- TEX88[1791]<1345>
- Object name:
- handle, sword handle
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- Production date:
- Roman; 40-140
- Material:
bone
- Measurements/duration:
- L 86 mm, W 27 mm, D 23 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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