HITTITE BRONZE SWORD WITH HOOD-SHAPED POMMEL

Ca. 1600 - 1400 BC. A cast bronze sword with a long blade tapering gradually to a narrow point and strengthened by a low axial ridge. The blade rises into a shallow boat-shaped guard supporting an openwork grip formed from two parallel bars and transverse bridges. Above is a substantial hood- or parasol-shaped pommel with a pronounced central ridge. The surface displays dark-green patination, blue-green mineral deposits, and minor earthen encrustation. Size: 510mm x 80mm; Weight: 480g Provenance: Private London collection; previously acquired on the German art market during the 1980s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£1,000

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