A Double Edged Weapon - the Sword as Icon and Artifact December 31, 2009

A Double-Edged Weapon: The Sword as Icon and Artifact From the Higgins Armory Museum. Whether in the hands of King Arthur, a United States Marine, or a Jedi Knight, the sword is universlly familar as a cultural symbol yet we rarely see it in person as a physical artifct. Swords have been used since the Bronze Age in cultures around the globe. Wherever they have exisited, they have enjoyed great prestige as status symbols, above and beyond their practical uses. A Double-Edged Weapon showcases a hundred swords from across history and around the world, exploring the complex interplay between the swordls many aspects, including metallurgy, warfare, art and mythology.

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