Eagle-Headed Hilt, 4th century, Byzantine, Copper alloy, Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 13/16 x 1 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork

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Eagle-Headed Hilt, 4th century, Byzantine, Copper alloy, Overall: 4 1/2 x 3 13/16 x 1 in. ( x x cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, Roman and, later, Byzantine officials carried large swords that terminated in eagle-headed hilts. On this small sword, the hilt has a guard displaying a bust of the goddess Athena. The combination of motifs identifies the work as belonging to someone loyal to the classical heritage

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Size: 4472px × 3592px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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