Sword

Double-edged iron sword. The handle, with pommel and upper and lower hilts has applied gilded brass panels in high relief. The gilding contrasts with the three-leaf clover-shaped, silver niello plate on the pommel and the silver braids which divide up the larger fields. The decomposed grip which is made of organic material has ring-shaped laciniated metal mounts on the upper and lower hilt. Grave find, Linga, Överjärna Parish, Södermanland.

Image rights: Jens Mohr, Historiska museet/SHM (CC BY 4.0)

Object number: 106754_HST

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