A solid-hilted-sword, Middle Bronze Age, 16th - 15th century BC Bronze with a brownish-black patina. Narrow, double-edged blade with a pronounced medial ridge on each side. Semi-circular grip ferrule with two rivets, the lightly ridged grip with a pointed oval pommel cap. The cutting edges somewhat worn down and slightly ground on one side at the point. Transitional form from the "Spatzhausen" type swords to the octagonal solid hilt (stage B2 - C1). Length cm. Provenance: Viennese private collection, acquired during the 1970s. historic, hist, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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Keywords: 16th-15th, age, bronze, century, middle, prehistory, solid-hilted-sword
