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Collection Item: Sword
Basic info
Collection
Archaeology
Object name
Sword
Object category
Prehistoric
Object subcategory
Bronze Age
Description
Leaf-shaped, splayed. No apparent areas for attachments/rivet holes etc, Very short tang with wide splayed shoulders. Raised flat plain running length od the blade, point still sharp. Some chipping, and fishtail pommel partially missing.
Production date start
-1000
Production date end
-700
Period
Prehistoric
Bronze Age
Identification
Object number
YORYM : 1948.1302
Alternative number
1302/1948
172
Number of objects
1
ID
373
Physical Characteristics
Materials
Copper alloy (Whole)
Dimensions
Whole length 333.0 mm
Blade length 290.0 mm
Blade width 35.0 mm
Cutting edge width 8.0 mm
Mid rib width 19.0 mm
Shoulder 1-2 A length 17.0 mm
Shoulder 2-head A length 14.0 mm
Shoulder1-2 B length 16.0 mm
Shoulder 2- headB length 14.0 mm
Shoulder 1 width 48.0 mm
Shoulder 2 width 30.0 mm
Tang width 20.0 mm
Head width 33.0 mm
Find spot
Place
England
Production
Technique
Cast
