Swords — 13th century
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About this collection
This collection contains a single sword object from the 13th century, documented across 4 images in 1 ZIP asset. 13th-century swords are among the rarest surviving artefacts of the medieval period. The object is catalogued under the Royal Armouries' Class IX system with full provenance and object metadata.
Why it matters
A documented 13th-century sword in a national museum collection represents an exceptional survival. Objects from this period predate the development of full plate armour and reflect the weapon forms of crusading warfare and early medieval chivalry. For researchers working on the deep history of European bladed weapons, this single object provides a vital anchor point for comparative typological study.
Use cases & time to value
- Medieval weaponry research: Primary visual reference for early medieval sword typology and construction
- Crusades-era production design: Authentic reference for 13th-century combat settings in film and games
- AI rare-class data: Extend historical datasets into the pre-1300 period
- Heritage and provenance research: Museum-documented object with full catalogue metadata
- Educational content: Accessible imagery from a nationally significant collection
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 | 13th century (1200–1299) |
| 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
1 asset · 1 object · 4 images · 13th century
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