LOT 415:
IRON AGE DOUBLE EDGE SWORD
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IRON AGE DOUBLE EDGE SWORD
Ca. 800 - 500 BCA forged-iron double-edged sword of intriguing form. The blade is straight edged and the tip is rounded rathered than pointed. A rounded tip on weapons of this type were sometime employed by cavalrymen in order to avoid injuring themselves or their mount when riding over rougher terrain. The long tang allows for greater control of the blade.Size: 720mm x 50mm; Weight: 585gARNO. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

