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CENTRAL EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE SWORD OF THE ACHTKANTSCHWERT TYPE

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CENTRAL EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE SWORD OF THE ACHTKANTSCHWERT TYPE

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Ca. 1300 BC.An Achtkantschwert-type sword, prised for its design and craftsmanship. The blade widens from the hilt to a pointed tip with a raised midrib for strength. The hilt, made separately, features a round handle, a c-shaped guard, chevron patterns, and a disc-shaped pommel for a refined look. For similar, see The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accession Number: 2015.758.2. Size: L:510mm / W:55mm ; 710g Provenance: Property of a European collector; acquired on the EU art market. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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CENTRAL EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE SWORD OF THE ACHTKANTSCHWERT TYPE

Name: CENTRAL EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE SWORD OF THE ACHTKANTSCHWERT TYPE
SKU: 163213488
Price: 4200 GBP
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Estimate £6,000 - £8,000

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