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This bronze sword was probably found in Edinburgh. It dates from between 950 and 750 BC.

The leaf-shaped sword has a long blade designed for slashing.

Technological advances in bronze casting in the late Bronze Age resulted in new and better weapons.

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• Online ID: 000-100-034-418-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  X.DL 55
• Date: Between 950 and 750 BC
  Late Bronze Age
  
• Material: Bronze; leaf-shaped
  
• Dimensions: 25.63" L x 1.56" W
  
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• Where: Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
  
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• Description: Late Bronze Age leaf-shaped sword, probably from Edinburgh, Midlothian
  
• References:
  • Coles, J.M. 'Scottish Late Bronze Age Metalwork: Typology, Distributions and Chronology'. Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities of Scotland. 93 (1959-60), p 84 
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