A Merovingian seax with by-knife and scabbard mounts, 7th centuryLarge seax in exceptionally fine condition with sturdy, single-edged blade, several shallow fullers under the spine on both sides. Broad, slightly tapered tang. Also includes a group of bronze scabbard fittings, mounted on grey velvet, a by-knife with scabbard fittings and two bronze suspension rings. On a white marble plaque with an old collection label written in French. Length of the seax 64 cm. Beautiful Merovingian ensemble!Provenance: From the estate of a Belgian collector. Then Belgium art market.Condition: II -