The Bruton Sword, a 9th century Anglo-Saxon sword with tapering double edged blade and an iron hilt with short tapering quillions. The blade is pattern welded and retains small patches of wood from the scabbard and of cloth from its cover. The pommel is missing.
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Title of artwork, date
The Bruton Sword, 800–900
Date supported
1986
Medium and material
Iron
Dimensions
16 cm
Grant
200
Total cost
2100
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