A Schalenknauf-type sword,Central Europe,circa 1500 - 1200 BC. Bronze with light greenish patina. Heavily ridged,leaf shaped blade with fine incised geometric ornamentation on both sides. The point slightly shortened. Riveted grip cast in one piece with a large bowl-shaped pommel. Length 68 cm. Well-preserved fighting sword from the European Bronze Age. 1,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 weapo,Additional-Rights-Clearences-Not Available

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