Sword

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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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