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Sword Blade

1924.02.0011

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Artifact Identification Sword Blade   (1924.02.0011)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Science & Technology T&E
  2. :
  3. Armaments
  4. :
  5. Edged Weapons
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Early Medieval?
Date 550 – 650
Culture Merovingian?

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 49.8 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 4.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Width) 0.6 cm
Weight 549 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Metal--Steel, Metal--Iron
Manufacturing Processes Forging

Research Remarks

Description Under Review
Published Description N/A
Bibliography Under Review

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Baudon Collection
Reproduction no

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