Greek Bronze-Hilted Xiphos Short Sword
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7th-5th century BC A xiphos short sword, the iron blade leaf-shaped with two median ribs; the grip of rectangular section with ribbed collar, the lower guard of lentoid section with triangular extensions to each edge; the pommel a thick iron block. 430 grams, 41 cm. (16"). Property of a Hampshire Gentleman; acquired before 1990. The sword is believed to be of the shorter Spartan design with a blade of around 30 cm, distinct from the more usual 50-60 cm blades used by other Greek armies. The surviving blade of the present piece is 27 cm.
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Bronze hilt complete, iron pommel and blade degraded.
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Greek Bronze-Hilted Xiphos Short Sword
Estimate £300 - £400
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