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Object Number 40-77-40/10459
Display Title Sword
Descriptions
Object Description Large iron sword, slightly curved, concave, of "Machairae" type. Pommel and hilt, presumably for holding organic handle, all well-preserved. 42.5 x 3 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, arms, sword, iron, blade slightly curved, pommel and hilt preserved
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Sword
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 48
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 43 x 4.2 x 3.6 cm (16 15/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 40-77-40/10459
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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