Prehistoric — Late Bronze Age
Sword
This bronze sword has an expanded leaf-shaped blade and was found in the Thames at Richmond in west London. Warriors used these weapons in a downward slashing motion, possibly while on horseback. This example is particularly interesting because its blade was deliberately damaged making it useless in battle.
- Category:
- Prehistoric
- Object ID:
- 39.71/1
- Object name:
- sword
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- Production date:
- Late Bronze Age
- Material:
- copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- L 540 mm, W 33 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Copyright holder:
- digital image © London Museum
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