SUPERB HALLSTATT BRONZE SWORD WITH DECORATED HANDLE Ca. 1200 - 800 BC A wonderful example of a rare vollgriff (“full grip”) sword from the Bronze Age. The sword has a large, raised centre groove, an inverted lunate guard, a three-sectioned handle and a disc pommel with a raised centre dome. The handle is adorned with circle motifs alternating with a motif of three horizontal lines. The sword’s heft and well-placed balance point indicate its superb craftsmanship. For similar see: MET Museum Accession Number: 54.46.8. Size: 520mm x 45mm; Weight: 415g Provenance: Private collection of a European collector; Ex. C. Burgauer collection, Switzerland, 1970s-1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.