Object: Sword
Classification: Hemigkofen, Leaf-Shaped
Period: Bronze Age
Collection: British Museum, Tr. 43
Site: Britain,Probably from the Thames, see ref. below.
Discovery context: river
County: Greater London
Country: England
Year of discovery: NA
Length (mm): 572
Width (mm): blade 33, 43, 49, 33; hilt 54.5; 24; 43.5
Thickness (mm): 7
Weight (g): 588.25
Patina: Traces of patina, black and rusty brown.
Surface: Smooth
Description: Blade bent backwards at lower end. Eleven rivet holes. Much worn.
Publications: J.D. Cowen, P.P.S., 1951, No. 9
Remarks: CI