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1969.29.53

Sword with tapering, single edged blade and decoratively inlaid hilt with two ivory plates. [SM 14/11/2007]


1969.29.53

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Collection type
Object
Description
Sword with tapering, single edged blade and decoratively inlaid hilt with two ivory plates. [SM 14/11/2007]
Long description
Sword with tapering, single edged blade and decoratively inlaid hilt with two ivory plates. The hilt is decorated along the spine and near the blade with floral designs inlaid in gold. [SM 14/11/2007]
Person
Field collector Morland family
PRM source Abingdon Museum
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1850?, uncertain
Date collected
By 1850 ?
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1969
Materials and processes
Material Steel Metal, Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Iron Metal, Material Gold Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Carved, Process Inlaid, Process Damascened, Process Nailed
Dimensions
Length: max 670 mm, Width: max 59 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1969.29.53

Search terms: Weapon, Sword, Knife