Saxon & Medieval — Middle Saxon; 8th - 9th century
Scramasax, seax
This single-edged fighting or hunting knife is known as a scramasax or seax. It was found in the Thames. It may have been thrown in or lost during the battles against the Vikings that took place along the river.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- C727
- Object name:
- scramasax, seax
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Middle Saxon; 8th - 9th century
- Material:
iron
- Measurements/duration:
- L 439 mm, W 34 mm, D 8 mm (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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