A Rare Medieval Sword

12TH CENTURY

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A Rare Medieval Sword
12th Century
In excavated condition, with broad tapering double-edged blade with central fuller on each face, iron hilt comprising straight tapering quillons, and wide boat-shaped pommel
30in. (76.2cm.) blade

Lot Essay

The pommel conforms with Oakeshott Type N. For a similar sword see Ewart Oakeshott, Records of the Medieval Sword, 1991, p. 45. For another, found in Romania, see H. Bartlett Wells, 'Medieval Two-Edged Swords in Rumania', J.A.A.S., vol. II, pp. 267-273, plates LXXV(B), LXXVI(C)

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