ANCIENT BRONZE SWORD WITH STONE POMMEL

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC
A bronze sword with a tapered blade, featuring a raised rib for strength. The hilt has a rounded design with two ribs for grip and ends with a D-shaped stone pommel for balance and prestige.
Size: L:540mm / W:80mm ; 740g
Provenance: Property of a North London gentleman; previously acquired on the UK/European art market in the 1990s. This item has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.
Estimate: GBP 1500 - 3000