An iron long sword, late Parthian or early Sasanian period, 1st - 4th century, Blade approximately cm wide and cm long, the edges slightly over-ground by cleaning and restoration, especially towards the point, the point blunted at a later date. Almost lozenge-shaped quillons approximately 8 mm wide with inserted tang. A cylindrical iron tube topped by a spindle-shaped bronze pommel is fitted over the tang. Iron surface covered with corrosion pits, stabilised by expert restoration. Overall length cm. Provenance: English private colle, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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