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Carter No.: 620(52)

Handlist description: Scimitar of bronze

Card/Transcription No.: 620(52)1


620-52 SCIMITAR OF BRONZE
(See 582 a)

52 - Small bronze scimitar: Max. L. 41; Max. W. of blade 1.85; thickness of blade 0.45; thickness of haft 1.0; cents (Max. thickness of haft 1.3 cents). Blade and handle made of one piece of metal, with hollows in handle to receive wooden (? ebony) haft. The wood embellished with gold foil (most of which was missing on one side). For details of blade see photo.

Section of blade: - <> Section of handle: - <> bronze ? ebony haft.

Card no. 620(52)1 relating to Carter no. 620(52)
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