1200 – 800 BC, Greek Archaic. An ancient Greek era cast "Trojan" Bronze Age sword blade with a narrow, triangular, bevelled blade; raised midrib and round-section tang with pointed finial. From west Asia to Mainland Greece, bronze weaponry production flourished from the 2nd millennium BC to about 700 BC when it was gradually replaced by iron. Swords, spears and arrows were exchanged via trade and war and are discovered in both civic and ritual contexts. Superb condition with beautiful patina.Size: L:501mm / W:49mm ; 405g; Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market before 2000.