Saxon & Medieval — Saxo-Norman; 10th - 11th century
Sword, sword guard
Iron sword guard with inlay of silver and copper wire. The guard is shaped as upturned splayed 'v'. There is a wide central opening on the underside for the tang of the sword. This is typically Anglo-Saxon in design.
- Category:
- Saxon & Medieval
- Object ID:
- 93.79/1
- Object name:
- sword, sword guard
- Object type:
- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- Saxo-Norman; 10th - 11th century
- Material:
iron, copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- L 90 mm, H 22 mm
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- On display:
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- Record quality:
- 80%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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