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Object Number 40-77-40/11829
Display Title Sword
Descriptions
Object Description Fragmentary iron sword in its bronze sheeth, which ends in a large bronze knob; many pieces of sheet bronze are separate, some still adhering to iron or wood, the latter presumably from the handle; bronze is riveted, and some decorated with small repousse dots. 27 x 5 cm.
Inventory Description Metal, arms, sword, fragmentary, with bronze sheeth, ends in a large bronze knob
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Sword
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Iron Age
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Slovenia / <State> / <County> / <City> / Vinica
Intrasite Grave 222
Dimensions Overall: 10.2 x 4.5 x 2.3 cm (4 x 1 3/4 x 7/8 in.)
Quantity 40
Label on object 40-77-40/11829
Provenance
Provenance Duchess Marie of Mecklenburg (1906)

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