SOLD Ancient Greek Bronze Short Sword Dagger Bronze Age 1500 B.C.

Name: SOLD Ancient Greek Bronze Short Sword Dagger Bronze Age 1500 B.C.
SKU: G206

SKU: G206

SOLD Rare ancient circa 1500 B.C. Bronze Age Period Greek bronze short sword - dagger blade A type; Outside the Greek mainland and Crete the A type swords are in fact attested in the Cycladic islands, and in the Ionian islands.

A double-edged tapering blade with flattened medial ridge, and a short tang. The base pierced with four rivet holes for the attachment of a handle.

CONDITION: In very good condition considering its age, well preserved with beautiful green patina showing its age and usage.

MEASUREMENTS:

Overall length: 30.7 cm (12 3⁄32 inches)

Width of the blade at the widest point: 4.8 cm (1 57⁄64 inches)

Reference:

1.Cf. Branigan, K. Aegean Metalwork of the Early and Middle Bronze Age, Oxford, 1974

2.Andrea Salimbeti's very good web site on the Aegean Bronze Age swords:

http://www.salimbeti.com/micenei/weapons1.htm

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SOLD Ancient Greek Bronze Short Sword Dagger Bronze Age 1500 B.C.

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