£100
Anglo Saxon Seax. Circa 6th-7th century AD. Iron, 90.62g. 241mm. A large Seax with short tang and long narrow blade. Ref: Evans and Loveluck. Vol. 2, 2009, p. 218.
The origins of the seax are difficult to determine, but early forms of the weapon have been found in 5th century Frankish graves. This is surprising in as much as the weapon gave its name to the people known as "Saxons" who were one of three Germanic tribes who settled in Britain.
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