Mould, sword / portion

Description

Piece of a sword mould, one of four, from Jarlshof, Shetland, 950 - 750 BC

Museum reference

X.HSA 3927 B

Collection

Archaeology

Object name

Mould, sword / portion

Date

950 - 750 BC

Physical description

Piece from top of blade, with ricasso; upper edge having five sockets

Collection place(s)

Jarlshof, Sumburgh, Shetland, Scotland, Northern Europe

Links to other web pages

Canmore Site Record

On display

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