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Miniature Sword

500–450 BCE
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bronze
Overall: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.)
John L. Severance Fund 1967.33
Location: not on view
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This sword was found with the CMA’s Etruscan warrior statuette and—probably wrongly—attached to its left hand.

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Numerous examples of miniature Etruscan bronze armor and shields are known, often from votive contexts. Perhaps this small sword served such a function.
Miniature Sword

Miniature Sword

500–450 BCE

Etruscan

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