Saxon & Medieval — Middle Saxon; 9th century
Sword
This fine sword with brass and silver-gilt decoration on the hilt must have been owned by a wealthy fighting man. The blade is incomplete.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A3670
- Object name:
- sword
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- Middle Saxon; 9th century
- Material:
iron, copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- L 377 mm, W (hilt) 95 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
- Image credit:
- —
- Creative commons usage:
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