Lot Essay
Cf. N. G. Langmaid, Bronze Age Metalwork, Aylesbury, 1976, pp. 13-14, pls. 14-15 for the type.
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 1200-1000 B.C.
Details
A EUROPEAN BRONZE RAPIER
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 1200-1000 B.C.
With tapering blade and the two hilt rivets intact, tip repaired
17¾ in. (45 cm.) long
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 1200-1000 B.C.
With tapering blade and the two hilt rivets intact, tip repaired
17¾ in. (45 cm.) long