An intentionally destroyed #BronzeAge #sword found in a burial at Blaubeuren-Asch. Bronze Age weapons deposited in burials were often bent or hacked into pieces before placed into the grave, in this way they 'died' with the owner. Dating 9th century BC.
Further information (in German):
https://www.landesmuseum-stuttgart.de/sammlung/sammlung-online/dk-details/?dk_object_id=10139&s=09
Photo: Landesmuseum Württemberg
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@ninawillburger Some kinds of bronze will break up easily by hitting them if you heat them up. Saves effort, but might look like they had broken 'in service' giving a wrong impression.
