Swords — 21st century
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About this collection
This collection covers 5 sword objects from the 21st century, delivered across 10 images in 4 ZIP assets. These are among the most recently acquired objects in the Royal Armouries' sword holdings, representing contemporary ceremonial, presentation, and martial arts manufacture. Their inclusion in the national collection reflects the institution's commitment to documenting the full continuum of armour history.
Why it matters
21st-century acquisitions signal the continuing relevance of the sword as an object of craft and ceremony in the modern era. These objects demonstrate that sword-making remains a living craft tradition, enabling researchers to study the complete chronological arc of the Class IX collection in one place.
Use cases & time to value
- Contemporary craft research: Study modern sword-making techniques and their relationship to historical traditions
- Ceremonial protocol documentation: Reference for contemporary military and state ceremonial contexts
- Living heritage programming: Bridge between historic collection and contemporary craft for museum education
- Complete chronological datasets: Extend AI training data from medieval through present day
- Design and craft publishing: Imagery for books on the survival of traditional crafts
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (IX. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name |
| class | string | IX (Swords) |
| period | string | 21st century (2000–present) |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
4 assets · 5 objects · 10 images · 21st century
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