Saxon & Medieval — Middle Saxon; 8th-9th century
Scramasax, seax
This single-edged fighting or hunting knife is known as a scramasax or seax. It is decorated with two long, deeply incised lines along the top of the blade. It was found in the Thames and may have been thrown in or lost during the battles against the Vikings that took place along the river.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- A10485
- Object name:
- scramasax, seax
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Middle Saxon; 8th-9th century
- Material:
iron
- Measurements/duration:
- L 772 mm, L 610 mm (blade), W 44 mm (overall)
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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