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Collections

Ceremonial Blade900–1200 CE

Not on view
Corroded iron sword with rust-red and orange patina, long tapering blade with central ridge, simple crossguard and compact pommel
Title
Ceremonial Blade
Place Made
Mexico, Michoacán
Date Made
900–1200 CE
Medium
Mahogany obsidian
Dimensions
24 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (61.6 x 7.72 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Constance McCormick Fearing
Accession Number
AC1998.209.12
Classification
Stone
Collecting Area
Art of the Ancient Americas