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| Type of Object: | Weapon |
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| Materials: | Iron |
| Measurements: | 23.3 cm. in length |
| Date or Period: | 7th c. B.C. |
| Maker: | Etruscan |
| Designated List Section: | IID Metal Weapons and Armor |
| Date of Import Restriction: | 01/23/2001 |
| Photograph: | Direzione Generale per i Beni Archeologici |
| Copyright: | Ministry of Culture |
| Description of Designated List Category Subject to Import Restrictions: | |
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| Body armor including helmets, cuirasses, shin guards, shields, and horse armor often decorated with elaborate engraved, embossed or perforated designs. Elaborate horse armor is also produced during the same period. Both launching weapons (spears and javelins) and weapons for hand to hand combat (swords, daggers, etc.) Approximate date: 8th c. B.C. to 4th c. A.D. This example is a cast iron narrow flat short leaf-shaped blade. | |
| Keywords: | |
| Etruscan, metal, spear, weapon, |
