Blade of a "Sax" (short sword)
Culture
Frankish
Date600s
Mediumpattern-welded steel
Dimensions72.1 cm (28 3/8 in.), 2 lb. (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.15
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on January 4, 1929 from W.O. Oldman, London, England.
Given to the Museum on January 8, 1947.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.On View
On viewCollections
dated 1795-1796; original manufacture possibly 1600s
1700s
about 800s