EARLY GREEK / WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE SWORD Ca. 1000 - 800 BC. A cast bronze sword with a tapering, leaf-shaped blade with a prominent central midrib extending the entire length. The blade’s shoulders merge into a pronounced flange terminating in symmetrical C-scrolls. The grip transitions into a sharply flaring, trumpet-shaped pommel. For similar see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 1, 6 Nov April 2002, Lot. 24. Size: 420mm x 50mm; Weight: 380g Provenance: Private London collection; Ex. J. Mikas collection, Paris 1960s-1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.