Circa 1200 – 1000 BC A gorgeous example of a cast-bronze short sword formed a double-edged blade, with a tapering profile, running from tip to tang, and a pointed tip that mastered in thrusting or stabbing attacks. The ring handle is capped with an elaborate penannular pommel bearing a decorative knob. Size: L:365mm / W:45mm ; 365g. Provenance: From a private collection; previously bought by Dolf Aaij in Ancient Art Gallery Strombroek in Amsterdam, in 2005.