Solid-hilted bronze sword

Culture Central European (modern Switzerland)

Dateabout 1300–900 BCE

Mediumbronze

Dimensions63.8 × 5.3 cm (25 1/8 × 2 1/16 in.), 2 lb. (weight)

ClassificationsArms and Armor

MarkingsIn red paint on blade near handle: 7. In white paint on blade: Ct. Graubünden Fundort unbekannt 1.2--(?) {date?}. ("Canton Graubünden, find location unknown")

Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection

Terms

Object number2014.471

DescriptionBlade of elongated leaf shape, tapered to tip. Low full-length medial ridge. Blade decorated with 3 or 4 engraved parallel lines near edges on both faces. Near grip, on 1 face only, ricasso area of blade is decorated. Flattened disc pommel with button and hole for a lanyard. Disc decorated with group of engraved concentric circles on upper side; on lower side, ring of arches formed of double engraved lines surrounding ring of short parallel lines. Ovoid grip adorned with 2 molded bands. Grip curves over blade shoulders.
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins from Sumner Healey, N.Y., 30 April 1929. Given to the Armory on 15 December 1931. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.

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