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Old 26th January 2011, 03:12 AM   #4
danhiman
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Originally Posted by Matchlock
Hi Danhiman,

And welcome to our forums.

This item doubtlessly shows the type of a Bronze Age sword , ca. 2200 to 1200 BC, with an unusually high content of copper in the brass alloy forming the bronze. Whether it's a copy of an original item or not I am not able to tell from the images.

The double scroll pommel is, as Gene has pointed out, of a rare form diverging from the antenna type.

Best,
Michael
What other pictures would help determine authenticity? Maybe different lighting?

Thanks for the help gentlemen.
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