EARLY GREEK / WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE SWORD Ca. 1000 - 800 BC. A cast bronze sword with a long, leaf-shaped blade exhibiting a pronounced central midrib extending the full length. The shoulders merge into a C-shaped guard. The integral hilt features a short, cylindrical grip section with sets of three transverse ridges. The pommel flares into a D-shape. Size: 470mm x 45mm; Weight: 580g 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.