An Ancient Near Eastern bronze sword, c. 8th century Double-edged copper blade of heavily flattened hexagonal section, restored at the base. Separately forged, richly decorated bronze handle with finely incised decorations. Length 79 cm. Provenance: Christie's, New York, 12th December 2002, lot 299. historic, historical, ancient world, ancient world, ancient times, object, objects, stills, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, melee weapon, melee weapons, handheld, blade, blades, weapon, arms, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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