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Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax), Champagne, 600s (iron, copper, and gold foil)
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Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax), Champagne, 600s (iron, copper, and gold foil)
491013 Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax), Champagne, 600s (iron, copper, and gold foil) by Frankish School, (7th century); Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: The scramasax, a single-edged knife, was a general purpose implement. It could serve equally well as a tool or as a weapon and generally did not exceed 12 inches in length. As with most objects of the Migration period, iron weapons survive as excavated grave goods and tend to be heavily corroded. The grips, now missing, were probably fashioned from wood or bone and silver inlay decorated the pommels (the knob on the hilt, or handle). The ornamental gold foil bands, perhaps from the original scabbards (the cases in which the blades of swords or daggers are kept) have survived relatively intact.
guard decorated with two bands of gold filigree between which is a thin band of plain gold with an embossed inscription.
); Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust; European, out of copyright
Media ID 22671950
© Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust / Bridgeman Images
C07th Frankish Knife Migration Period
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This print showcases a remarkable artifact from the 7th century, known as the Single-Edged Knife (Scramasax) of Champagne. Created by the Frankish School, this iron weapon embodies both practicality and elegance. Measuring no more than 12 inches in length, it served as a versatile tool and formidable weapon during its time. Although heavily corroded due to its burial with deceased individuals as grave goods, this scramasax still exudes an air of grandeur. The missing wooden or bone grips were once adorned with silver inlay, adding intricate details to the hilt's pommels. Additionally, surviving intact are ornamental gold foil bands that likely originated from the original scabbards. The guard of this knife is particularly striking, featuring two bands of exquisite gold filigree separated by a thin band of plain gold embellished with an embossed inscription. These delicate details speak volumes about the craftsmanship and artistry prevalent during the Migration period. Now housed at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, USA, this historical treasure was generously gifted by the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust. Through this mesmerizing image captured by Bridgeman Images for Fine Art Finder, we can appreciate not only its aesthetic beauty but also gain insight into ancient weaponry and artistic techniques employed centuries ago.
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