Greek Iron Sword with Silver-Inlaid Hilt | Circa 300–500BC

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Description

Description

A Late Greek iron sword featuring a long, straight double-edged blade centered by a pronounced midrib and tapering to a sharp point. The hilt is composed of a short rectangular-section grip with a flaring pommel and shallow guard, both decorated with fine silver inlay.

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  • Length: 650 mm (≈ 65 cm / 25.6 inches)
  • Width (blade): 40 mm (≈ 4 cm / 1.57 inches)
  • Weight: 570 grams (≈ 1.26 lbs)
Material

Material

Iron with Silver Inlays

The blade is forged from iron and strengthened by a central midrib, providing durability for both thrusting and cutting. Decorative silver inlays on the guard and pommel reflect the Late Roman tradition of embellishing personal arms with precious metals, signaling prestige and craftsmanship associated with higher-status military equipment.

Provenance

Provenance

Private London collection; formerly in the collection of M. Ebnöther, Switzerland, 1980s. Cleared against the Art Loss Register database.

This piece is further supported by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.

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