A Large Elaborate Bronze Sword, from the 1st Millennium B.C.E.
L. 60 CM
WP_PR_1106
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Provenance
The Private Collection of the Baidun FamilyMahmoud Baidun (1920-1980) founded what would become Khader M Badiun and Sons Galleries in Jerusalem, Isreal. As a young boy, Mahmoud would accompany archeologists, biblical scholars, and visiting delegations on excavation sites all over Jerusalem and other sites within the country. Earning the trust of scholars and archeologists alike, Mahmoud became an indispensable presence and guide to other visiting scholars. When Mr. Baidun entered the antiquities trade, he would be granted trade license under the British Mandate and from the Hashemite Kingdom. When Israel authorized the trade of antiquities, Mahmoud was issued one of the first antiquities licenses issued in the country. He would later forge close relationships with other merchants; slowly building a massive private collection that would go on to sell to political leaders, international museums, and private collectors globally.
This
sword has a long triangular tapering blade with a high mid-rib and is
decorated with multiple grooves. The semi-circular guard and rectangular grip
are cast together. The grip is complete with recessed geometric decoration that
may have contained inlays. A hemispherical pommel is attached to the grip, with
the purpose of balancing the sword. The weapon has a wonderful and natural
green patina.
This weapon was used mainly for close combat, for piercing body armor.
This weapon was used mainly for close combat, for piercing body armor.