Subject: eques illyricianus 'Illyrian' cavalryman
Culture: Roman
Setting: late Roman empire 3rd-4thc
Object: spatha sword
* Manchester Museum > Archaeology
"Iron sword from Roman Egypt
This iron sword is so well-preserved the lining of the sword scabbard or cover can be seen.
Chemical reactions with the iron surface of the sword have preserved an impression of lining, which was made of wool.
Cleaning the object would result in the loss of this valuable information.
Gheyta, Egypt
Roman (3rd-4th century AD)" ...
* Deepeeka #AH-2002
