Sword

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

The sword is leaf-shaped and has a long blade designed for slashing. There is a rivet hole in each shoulder and a further two in the grip to secure an organic handle.

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

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Online ID:	000-100-034-413-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland X.DL 48
Date:	Between 950 and 750 BC Late Bronze Age
Material:	Bronze; leaf-shaped; with two rivet holes in wings and two in grip
Dimensions:	20.00" L x 1.63" W
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Who:	Duns Collection
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian
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Description:	Late Bronze Age leaf-shaped sword from 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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