Viking Sword

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Viking Sword by artist. The sword has a long, narrow, dark gray blade with a slight tapering towards the tip. The blade exhibits visible signs of aging and wear, including discoloration and texture changes. The hilt consists of a short, rounded crossguard and a small, domed pommel, both of which appear to be made of metal with a lighter color than the blade, possibly silver or gold. The crossguard is straight and flat, while the pommel is smooth and hemispherical. The overall appearance of the sword suggests it is an ancient or replica piece.