Sword of Achtkantschwert Type, 13th–10th century B.C., Central European, Bronze, L. 20 1/2 in. (52 cm); W. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3.7 oz. (558.5 g), Swords, This sword exemplifies one of the most popular European types of the Middle Bronze Age period, which is commonly known as the 'octagonal sword' (Achtkantschwert in German) in reference to the longitudinal division of the grip into eight facets
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Sword, Achtkantschwert Type, 13th–10th century B.C, Central European, Bronze, L, 20 1/2, 52 cm, W, 1 15/16, 4.9, Wt, lb, 3.7 oz, 558.5 g, Swords, sword, exemplifies, popular, types, Middle Bronze, Age, period, commonly, octagonal sword, Achtkantschwert, German, reference, longitudinal division, grip, eight facets
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