Elamite Bronze Short Sword | Late Bronze Age Warrior’s Weapon 1200–900 BC

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Description

Description

This rare Elamite bronze short sword dates to the Late Bronze Age, circa 1200–900 BC. Cast as a single piece with an integral hilt and flared pommel, the sword displays the elegant yet functional design characteristic of weapons produced in the ancient kingdom of Elam.

Preserved with an attractive green patina formed over nearly three millennia, the sword offers a tangible connection to the warriors, nobles, and craftsmen of one of the Ancient Near East's most influential civilizations. Its distinctive hilt, featuring scalloped finger grips, reflects both practical use and sophisticated bronze-working traditions of the period.

  • Length: 44.5 cm (445 mm)
  • Width: 5 cm (50 mm)
  • Weight: 535 grams
Period and Time

Period and Time

Elamite Civilization | Late Bronze Age | Circa 1200–900 BC

The Elamites were among the great civilizations of the Ancient Near East, flourishing alongside Mesopotamia, Assyria, and Babylon. During the Late Bronze Age, Elam developed a powerful military tradition and maintained extensive trade and diplomatic connections throughout the region. Weapons such as this sword would have been carried by elite warriors and military leaders during a period marked by regional conflicts and the collapse of many Bronze Age kingdoms.
Material

Material

Cast Bronze Construction

This sword was created using bronze, an alloy primarily composed of copper and tin. Ancient craftsmen produced weapons like this through the lost-wax or stone-mold casting process, allowing the blade and hilt to be cast as a single piece. Following casting, the weapon would have been hammered, sharpened, and polished to improve durability and performance. The integral hilt design provided additional strength and reduced the risk of breakage during combat.

Over centuries of burial, the bronze developed the beautiful green patina visible today, a natural surface layer highly prized by collectors and indicative of considerable age.
Provenance

Provenance

Private UK Collection; acquired in Belgium. Formerly in the collection of J. Micas, Paris, France, formed during the 1970s. This piece has been checked against the Art Loss Register database.

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