Object: Rapier
Completeness: Fragment
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: British Museum, W.G. 2437
Site: Ireland,Co. Mayo,Castlebar (near),In a bog
County: County Mayo
Country: Ireland
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 255
Width (mm): 25
Thickness (mm): 7
Weight (g): 204
Patina: Extremely dark green.
Surface: Smooth and in good condition generally, but with patches of small pts.
Description: Fragment of the blade tapering down to the point. Bent for about 1" at its upper end. Edges in fairly good condition and showing golden bronze colour.
Remarks: OK