Luristan Bronze Short-Sword - 36.6×0×0 cm

Slender tappering double-edged blade with a rounded mid-rib on both sides, rounded pommel with middle ridge on top Note The xiphos is a double-edged, one-handed straight shortsword. This secondary battlefield weapon has been used if the crush of a battle made a spear useless or i fit was broken. The classic lenght of the blade was about 50–60 cm long, although the Spartans version was as short as 30 cm. It was generally hung from a baldric under the left arm. Provenance Private collection, Switzerland, acquired 1972 Buyer's terms Worldwide shipping with registered priority mail. No export permit needed to ship from Switzerland. Buyers have to cover transport costs and any additional import costs (e. g. VAT, import levies) . You also acknowledge and accept that you are responsible for checking if there is any specific rule or restriction applicable to the import of an object into your country. The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.