Bronze Age Sword + spearhead
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Description from the seller
Bronze Age Collection – Two Fragments of a Sword with a Tang and a Spearhead
Culture: Bronze Age
Material: Bronze
Objects: 3 pieces
Date: Bronze Age
Object Description
An interesting collection of three Bronze Age weapon fragments, comprising two parts of a sword with a tang and a spearhead.
The two sword fragments display characteristic construction features of a Bronze Age weapon. Particularly striking are the surviving perforations in the hilt area, which may have served to attach the grip plates or to join individual components. The surfaces feature a pronounced greenish patina that underscores the objects’ historical character.
The collection is complemented by a Bronze Age spearhead with a surviving tapered point and a broad blade. This object also has a distinct age-related patina.
The three pieces offer an interesting insight into the manufacture and construction of prehistoric weapons. Given their age, characteristic forms, and varying states of preservation, they are especially suitable for an archaeological collection or a collection of prehistoric metal objects.
Condition
All three objects are in age-appropriate, fragmentary or used condition. Visible features include material losses, irregular break edges, and a natural greenish patina. Their condition is as shown in the photographs.
Please note that the images form an essential part of the condition description.
Provenance
Acquired from a gallery in Vienna.
From a former private collection (ex N. Slg Wien), acquired on the Vienna art market in the 1990s.
Included
* Two fragments of a Bronze Age sword with a tang
* One Bronze Age spearhead
Total: 3 objects
An interesting collection for collectors of prehistoric weapons and Bronze Age metal artifacts.
Sale restricted to the European Union.
Bronze Age Collection – Two Fragments of a Sword with a Tang and a Spearhead
Culture: Bronze Age
Material: Bronze
Objects: 3 pieces
Date: Bronze Age
Object Description
An interesting collection of three Bronze Age weapon fragments, comprising two parts of a sword with a tang and a spearhead.
The two sword fragments display characteristic construction features of a Bronze Age weapon. Particularly striking are the surviving perforations in the hilt area, which may have served to attach the grip plates or to join individual components. The surfaces feature a pronounced greenish patina that underscores the objects’ historical character.
The collection is complemented by a Bronze Age spearhead with a surviving tapered point and a broad blade. This object also has a distinct age-related patina.
The three pieces offer an interesting insight into the manufacture and construction of prehistoric weapons. Given their age, characteristic forms, and varying states of preservation, they are especially suitable for an archaeological collection or a collection of prehistoric metal objects.
Condition
All three objects are in age-appropriate, fragmentary or used condition. Visible features include material losses, irregular break edges, and a natural greenish patina. Their condition is as shown in the photographs.
Please note that the images form an essential part of the condition description.
Provenance
Acquired from a gallery in Vienna.
From a former private collection (ex N. Slg Wien), acquired on the Vienna art market in the 1990s.
Included
* Two fragments of a Bronze Age sword with a tang
* One Bronze Age spearhead
Total: 3 objects
An interesting collection for collectors of prehistoric weapons and Bronze Age metal artifacts.
Sale restricted to the European Union.
Details
Culture
Bronze Age
Century/timeframe
mittlere nordische Bronzezeit, Periode III (Montelius) bzw. späte Bronzezeit, Bronzezeit D-Hallstatt
Name of object
Sword + spearhead
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Austria
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
