Metallographic examination of four 7th–8th century long-blade weapons from Želovce (Slovakia)
Jiří Hošek|Márk Haramza
The article presents the metallographic examination of three sabres and one double-edged sword coming from 7th–8th century Slavic-Avar site Želovce (Slovakia). All four weapons had been subjected to metallography as early 1975, but results were not published in sufficient detail. With this article, written honour Radomír Pleiner, authors wish repay debt. blades are compared with other (metallographically examined) Želovce, manufacturing methods medieval production discussed.
Archeologické rozhledy