Just a brief comment, and my opinion only, which means that I understand that it could be subject to much disagreement.
In respect of any item, and this does not mean only weaponry:-
1) identify culture of origin
2) identify society and sub-society of origin
3) identify origin in time
4) gain an understanding of the place of the item within the culture, society, sub-society at the time of origin of the specific item, and of its type.
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