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Bastard Sword

1917.05.0023A

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Artifact Identification Bastard Sword   (1917.05.0023A)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
    2. :
  2. Armaments
    3. :
  3. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Renaissance, 15th century
Culture French

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 116.2 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 21.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 2.4 cm
Weight 1864 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Metal--Steel, Animal--Skin--without Fur/Feathers/Scales
Manufacturing Processes Forging
Munsell Color Information Dark grayish Brown (7.5YR 2/2 ) -ns Moderate Yellowish Brown ( 10YR 4/4) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda

Metropolitan Museum of Art, on file.
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No
Reproduction Information N/A

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