Bidspirit auction | EARLY GREEK / WESTERN ASIATIC

EARLY GREEK / WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE SWORD WITH CRESCENT POMMEL - Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A short bronze sword with a broad, slightly tapering blade. The hilt consists of a guard with projecting curved terminals, followed by a stepped cylindrical grip ending in a crescent-shaped pommel.For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 5524, Axel Guttmann collection of ancient arms and armours, Part II, Lot. 36.Size: 385mm x 70mm; Weight: 550gProvenance: Private London collection; Ex. J. Mikas collection, Paris 1960s-1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.