Saxon & Medieval — Early Saxon; 6th century-8th century
Scramasax, seax
Iron scramasax (also known as a 'seax' - the Old English word meaning 'knife'), which is a single-edged blade used as a fighting and/or hunting knife. The handle would have been made from wood or bone but has not survived. It was found in the Thames at Brentford and may have been from a shield thrown into the river as an offering.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- O2136
- Object name:
- scramasax, seax
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Early Saxon; 6th century-8th century
- Material:
iron
- Measurements/duration:
- L 265 mm, L 181 mm (blade), W 36 mm (overall), L (overall) 290 mm, L (blade) 181 mm, W 37 mm
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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