/internal/media/dispatcher/840388/resize%25253Aformat%25253Dthumbnail;jsessionid=424DB56C956F434FB699E16439E693CBSwordabout 1300–1200 B.C.Length: 64 cm (25 3/16 in.)BronzeClassical Department Purchase Fund in memory of Miss Grace Nelson61.3760Two-edged blade with a midrib running along the entire length. Flanged tang for insertion in the hilt. Six rivets remain at the flaring portion of the blade. Pointed-oval cross-section. This type of sword is known as Griffzungenschwerter or, more specifically Naue II. Excellent preservation, with yellow (cleaned) Tiber patina.Warfare, hunting, fishing64.000000000015317301