La Tene Ritually Bent Sword Blade

1922.07.0026

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Artifact Identification La Tene Ritually Bent Sword Blade   (1922.07.0026)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period La Tene
Date 600 – 200 BC
Culture La Tene
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 77.4 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.4 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 5.1 cm
Weight 652 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Metal--Iron
Manufacturing Processes Forging

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

Cunliffe, Barry. The Ancient Celts. New York: Oxford University Press,
1997.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Purchase
Reproduction No

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