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Description
Description
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.
L. 60 CM
Period and Time
Period and Time
Summary of the 1st Millennium BCE
The 1st millennium BCE was a period of profound change and development across the globe. It saw the establishment of powerful empires, the spread of major religions, the creation of enduring works of philosophy and literature, and advancements in science and technology. From the Assyrians to the Romans, the philosophies of Confucius to the teachings of Buddha, and the rise of monotheism, this era laid the foundations for the modern world.
Provenance
Provenance
The Private Collection of the Baidun Family
Mahmoud 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.
