Ancient Bronze Sword 2nd Millennium B.C. Marlik North Western Asiatic Caspian Sea Area

Ancient 2nd millennium B.C. North-Western Asiatic-Caspian Sea area bronze sword.

This very fine bronze sword was cast using the lost wax process. All details were hand-finished, and the edges were hand-sharpened.

Tapering double-edged blade with a median ridge. At the ricasso, there is a raised penannular panel that adds a unique touch to the sword's design. The hallowed grip with flanges edges originally would have had a bone or wooden insert, when the sword was used. But unfortunately, these have not survived the three thousand years.

This ancient bronze sword is a testament to the skill and craftsmanship of the people who lived in that period and region.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 41 cm (16.14 inches)

CONDITION: It is in good condition for an antique combat bronze sword that is over 3000 years old. The surface is covered by its natural green patina and earth encrustation, the blade slightly bent.

REFERENCES:

1, Weapons From Marlik by Ezat O. Negahban. Deutsches Archàologisches Institut. 1995. Berlin: D. Reimer. Page 47. PL. V.

2, This type of the sword is depicted on the Hasanlu Gold Bowl. Please see the link below

https://archeorient.hypotheses.org/14687

The buyer will receive photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.

PROVENANCE: Ex-private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.