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LOT 1497

Saxon Iron Artefact Collection

CIRCA 6TH-7TH CENTURY A.D.

3 3/8 - 15 in. (708 grams total, 8.7-38 cm).

Comprising a straight cutting edge battle knife with a short tang; a shorter slender cutting edge battle knife with long tang; three small hunting knives; an iron ring and a possible javelin head. [6, No Reserve]

Provenance

UK gallery, early 2000s.

Literature

Cf. Carver, M., Sutton Hoo, A Seventh-Century princely burial ground and its context, figs.94, 97, 103, 118, for similar knives.

Footnotes

Battle knives are common in 6th -7th century Anglo-Saxon graves. They were, when not used, kept in their sheath and suspended from the belt by a detachable strap with a buckle.

CONDITION

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LOT 1497

Saxon Iron Artefact Collection

Sold for (Inc. bp): £65

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