RARE ANCIENT GREEK "TROJAN" SWORD BLADE

1200 – 800 BC, Greek Archaic Period. An ancient Greek era cast "Trojan" Bronze Age sword blade with a narrow, rounded-tipped triangular blade; thick sloping midrib; scooped shoulders with lateral flanges and round-section tang with flattened finial. Beautiful green patina. 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. Good condition, on a custom-made stand. Size: L:395mm / W:55mm ; 355g. Provenance: Property of a North London professional; previously acquire on the UK/European art market before 2000.