Sword

1900.20.0017

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Sword   (1900.20.0017)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Medieval?
Culture French?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 41.0 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 0.3 cm
Weight 264 g
Measuring Remarks Approximate hilt measurements taken from rivet: 3.2cm. Thickness of bronze handle bar: 2.9cm. Bronze hilt length: 9.4cm.
Materials Metal
Manufacturing Processes Forging, Cast, Repoussé, Riveting
Munsell Color Information Moderate Reddish Brown (2.5YR 3/4 ) -ns Grayish Olive ( 10Y 3/2) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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