Avar Sabre from the 9th to 12th Century
Nov 17, 2013 8:34:07 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Nov 17, 2013 8:34:07 GMT
*Editor's Note: I have ascribed this sword to the Avars however identical swords were in use throughout Eastern Europe and the domain of Constantinople.
Date: 9th–12th Century
Culture: Eurasian
Dimensions: L. 48 inches (122 cm)
Credit Line: Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2000 Accession Number: 2000.609
Source: metmuseum.org
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