A Very Elegant and Elaborate Bronze Sword, from the 1st Millennium B.C.E.

This sword has a long and wide triangular tapering blade, and is decorated with multiple incised lines to both sides of the high central ridge. The guard separating the blade and grip is decorated with small squares forming a “T” shape. The grip is particularly ornate, decorated with a geometric pattern. The skin has a wonderful and natural green patina. This is indeed, a very elegant and richly decorated sword.

From the design of this weapon, with such as a very wide and short blade, indicates that it was used in close range combat, to pierce the enemy's body armor. 

L. 55 CM

This bronze sword dates back to the 1st Millennium B.C.E., a time of significant military development and cultural flourishing.
During this era, ancient civilizations such as the Persians, Assyrians, and neighboring cultures perfected metallurgy and weapon design.

Short, wide swords like this were ideal for close-range combat, where precision and power were necessary to pierce armor and defeat heavily armored opponents. This design reflects the tactical innovations of the period, with bronze still serving as a primary material before the widespread adoption of iron.

The sword is crafted from bronze, an alloy of copper and tin. Bronze was highly valued during the 1st Millennium B.C.E. for its strength, durability, and ability to hold a sharp edge. This alloy also allowed for intricate decoration, as seen in the incised geometric patterns on the grip and blade. The sword’s natural green patina is a result of oxidation over centuries, which enhances its authenticity and aesthetic beauty, signifying its age and exposure to the elements over time.

This combination of design, material, and purpose makes it a remarkable representation of ancient craftsmanship and combat innovation.

The Private Collection of the Baidun Family
Mahmoud Baidun (1920-1980) founded what would become Khader M Badiun and Sons Galleries in Jerusalem, Israel. 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.