Riveted sword blade, broken at the handle. One nail hole is visible. The blade is golden and green, some brown spots; there are indications of modern sharpening and the patina is partially gone. One side has some irregularities, probably a casting error. The blade is wider in the middle and the edges taper towards the tip, which is partially broken. The central rib is flanked by three lines on each side. The blade is generally in good condition. Parallels: Montelius Minnen 901, 903 Length: 62.5 cm. Width: 3.1 cm across the middle part. Weight: 519 g.

Context:
The blade was found in a ditch in a peat bog, approx. 1893. The bog is located approx. 75 m W of the farmhouse, 35 m.a.s.l.

Location:
Sørvoll (no. 97/2), Bømlo, Hordaland

Date:
Blades like this are dated to the Early Bronze Age period 2-3. The sword is similar to Montelius Minnen 901, 903 and should probably be dated to Early Bronze Age period 2.