ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS
SWORD OF GUADALAJARA. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert)
Attribute | Description |
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Name | Sword of Guadalajara |
Era | Bronze Age |
Dates | 1600 to 1300 B.C. |
Reference | Ref. 1-100-A |
Guard | Wood covered with gold foil. Pommel in the shape of an inverted cup, cylindrical and smooth grip, ovoid cross-guard with beautiful engravings. |
Blade | Cast and hammered copper. Straight, wide, and flat, without grooves or hollows, with a fine broken tip. |
Attachment | Attached to the grip with rivets hidden under the guard. |
Features | Exquisite and unique peninsular piece, worthy of being the first in the encyclopedia. |
Function | S symbolic and social rank element, likely used for social events. |
Known as | Sword of Guadalajara |
Origin | Not known for certain, but believed to have been found near Guadalajara. |
Total Length | 715 mm |
Blade Width | 87 mm |
Museum | National Archaeological Museum no. inv. 1962/9/1 |
Photography | Santiago Relanzón |
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