A Bronze Age sword, Central Europe, circa 1000 Bronze. Heavy blade with a flattened mid rib on both sides. The point is slightly damaged, and the edges have some nicks and notches. Riveted grip piece with a flat disk pommel, engraved with fine line decorations on all sides. Underwater discovery with a light brown patina and encrustations in places as discovered. Length 61 cm. historic, historical, ancient world, ancient world, ancient times, object, objects, stills, clipping, cut out, cut-out, cut-outs, thrusting, thrustings, hand weapon, hand weapons, mel,

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