Sword (Falcata)
Object type: Sword
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Iberian
Date: 5th–1st century BCE
Medium: Iron alloy
Dimensions: H. 20 15/16 in. (53.2 cm); H. of blade 17 in. (43.2 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 0.7 oz. (473.4 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: The Collection of Giovanni P. Morosini, presented by his daughter Giulia, 1932
Accession year: 1932