sword
- Museum number
- As1905,0616.20
- Description
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Sword made of iron, brass.
- Dimensions
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Height: 9.20 centimetres
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Weight: 529 grammes
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Width: 63.30 centimetres
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Depth: 3.70 centimetres
- Curator's comments
- British and Medieval Register; B&M Extracts, 1903-1921, p.51: 'A series of objects from Ceylon [Sri Lanka], purchased from Mr. Ralph Nevill [address - confidential]. 20. Iron sword with quillons, brass spots in centre of blade, brass band and overlay at base of blade, and solid iron grip with boss-pommel. Length 25 ins.'
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1905
- Department
- Asia
- Registration number
- As1905,0616.20