The Bronze Age Sword Collection

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KLADY (Klady, Russia, c. 3300 B.C.)	From the Maikop culture, probably the erliest sword known. Tanged blade,ridged cross-section, copper, polished walnut for hilt. Total lenght c. 65cm (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details).
ARSLANTEPE (Arslantepe, Turkey, c. 3300-3100 B.C.)	Blade and hilt cast in one piece, bronze (Cu 94,5, Sn 5,5%), with silver inlay. Total length c. 50 cm. Weight 500 grams. Replica of one of the nine swords from the phase VI A hoard at Arslantepe. (click image for further information). Price: 7000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
LILO (Lilo, Georgia, c. 2000-1900 B.C.)	Trialeti culture. Tanged blade, pronounced central rib, bronze (10% tin). Total lenght (excl. pommel) c. 114cm (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details). Replica of original.
BETH-DAGON (Beth-Dagon, Jaffa, Israel, c. 2000-1900 B.C.)	Blade with broad tang with 12 rivets, pronounced central rib, bronze. Hilt: polished walnut and ivory pommel (imitation). Total length c.108 cm (bronze only). Replica of original (image is drawing of the original finding). Price:
MALLIA (Mallia, Crete, c. 1650 B.C.)	Blade with tang and 2+2 rivets (Type A, var. 2). Total length c. 83cm (bronze only).Replica of original (image is drawing of the original finding).
HAJDUSAMSON (Hajdusamson, Hungary, c. 1600 B.C.)	Ogival blade with pronounced central rib, full metal hilt, cast in one piece, bronze. Total lenght c. 53 cm, weight c.900g. Replica of original. (click image for further information) Price: 15 000 NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
BLINDHEIM (Blindheim, Norway, c. 1600 B.C.)	Ogival blade with ridged cross section, socketed bronze hilt with pommel piece of polished walnut. Hilt and blade cast as separate pieces, fastened with two rivets. Total lenght c. 57 cm, weight c. 650g. Replica of original. (click image for further information) Price: 13 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
STENSGÅRD Stensgård, Denmark, c. 1600 B.C. )	Ogival blade with ridged cross section, separate hollow cast metal hilt fastened with two rivets. Total length 66,5 cm, weight c.1050 g. Replica of original. (click image for further information) Price 15 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
ECHTEN (Echten, Netherland, c. 1600 B.C.)	"Griffplattenschwert" type Sögel, ridged cross section, bronze. Total length: 54cm. Weight: c. 610 grams. Hilt and top-piece from polished beech with separate bronze pommel. Replica of original. (click image for further information). Price: 14 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
GLEMS (Continental octagon hilted sword, c. 1400-1300 B.C.)	(Continental octagon hilted sword) (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details). Replica of original. Price:
X (Nordic BA II sword, c. 1500-1300 B.C.)	(Nordic BA II sword) (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details). Replica of original. Price:
X (Nordic or continental early flanged sword, 1500-1300 B.C.)	Early flange hilted sword.
PANAGITSA (Panagitsa, Chalcis, Greece, c. 1500-1350 B.C.)	Greek Horn-sword, Killian-Dirlmeier type 1a (Sandars type C I). Length: 87 cm (bronze only).
ZAPHER PAPOURA (Zapher Papoura burial 55, Knossos, Crete, c. 1500-1350 B.C.)	Greek Cross-sword, Killian-Dirlmeier type 1 (Sandars type D I). Lenght: c. 70cm (bronze only).
TELL APHEK (Akko Plain, Canaan, ca. 1400-1300 B.C.)	Kopesh, or sickle sword, based on the sword from Kurdani (Tell Aphek), Canaan. Replica of original. Total length: 61cm. Weight: c. 980 grams. (click image for further information) Price:9000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
ETTING (Etting, Germany, c. 1300-1200 B.C.)	Metal hilted sword type Riegsee. Total length: 70 cm. Replica of original. (click image for further information) Price: 12 500,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
X (Nordic BA III sword, 1300-1100 B.C.)	Metal hilted sword type Nordic BA III.
NAUE II (Sárospatak, Hungary, 1300-1200 B.C.)	Flange hilted sword type Naue II (Catling I/Reutlingen/Cetona/Killian-Dirlmeier typ A/»fishtail»/Kemencei typ C). Lenght (without pommel): 62,4 cm. (click image for further information) Price: 8800,- NOK, hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
NAUE II (Stätzling, Germany, c. 1200-1100 B.C)	Flange hilted sword type Naue II (Catling III/ Stätzling/Allerona/Killian-Dirlmeier typ C/Kemencei typ D). Lenght (without pommel): 67 cm. (click image for further information) Price: 8800,- NOK, hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
RIXHEIM (Rixheim, France, c. 1300-1200 B.C)	"Griffplattenschwert", type Rixheim. Lenght (without hilt): 68 cm. (click image for further information). Price: 7000,- NOK fully hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
KINGSTON ON THAMES (Kingston on Thames, England, c. 1250-1150 B.C.)	"Griffplattenschwert", type Rosnoën. Lenght (without hilt): 53 cm. Weight:c. 560 grams. (click image for further information) Price: 6200,- NOK, fully hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
ZAPHER PAPOURA (burial 14, Knossos, Crete, 1380-1050 B.C.)	Aegean horn-sword, Killian-Dirlmeier type 2b (Sandars type G). Length: 53cm. (click image for further information). Price: 12000,- NOK, fully hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
IALYSOS (Aegean, 1380 - 1200 B.C.)	Aegean cross-sword, Killian-Dirlmeier type 2 (Sandars type D II). Lenght c. 53cm.
ILLERTISSEN (Illertissen, Germany, c. 1200 -1000 B.C.)	Metal hilted sword type Dreiwulst. Tanged blade with ridged cross-section and ricasso, blade and hilt cast as separate pieces, bronze. Pommel with hole for wrist strap. Total lenght c. 68cm (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details).
HUNGARY (Unkn. provenance, Hungary, c.1100-1000 B.C.	Metal hilted sword type Schalenknauf. Tanged blade with ridged cross-section and ricasso, blade and hilt cast as separate pieces, bronze. Pommel with hole for wrist strap. Total lenght c. 65 cm (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details).
HEMIGKOFEN Hemigkofen, Germany,c. 1150-1000 B.C)	Flange-hilted sword type Hemigkofen. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Lenght (without pommel): 60,5cm. (click image for further information) Price: 9 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
WOLLMESHEIM Wollmesheim, Germany, c. 1100-1000 B.C)	Flange-hilted sword type Erbenheim. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Lenght (without pommel): 68 cm. (Model image/drawing of original finding).
X, Nordic BA IV, 1300-1100 B.C.	Developed flange hilted sword (Nordic BA IV/type Bergen-Kluess). (Model image/drawing of original finding).
MAINZ (Mainz, Germany, 1000-750 B.C.	Metal hilted sword type Mörigen. Blade with hollow cast hilt, cast as separate pieces. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 64 cm.
BAD SCHUSSENRIED (Bad Schussenried, Germany, c. 800-700 B.C.)	Metal hilted Antenna sword type Corcelettes. Tanged blade with separate hollow cast metal hilt.Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 67 cm. Weight: c. 820 grams. (click image for further information) Price: 13 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
PREINERSDORF (Preinersdorf, Germany, c. 1000-750 B.C.)	Metal hilted sword type Auvernier. Bronze hilt with bone/horn inlay, inlays secured with rivets with protruding washers. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 64 cm.
ULSTEIN (Ulstein, Norway, c. 900-700 B.C.)	Tanged sword type Hindenburg-Lüderitz/Nordic BA V. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. (click image for further information). Price: 9 500,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).
STEINKIRCHEN (Steinkirchen, Gemany)	Flange-hilted sword type Gündlingen. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 76 cm.
ELMELUND (Elmelund, Denmark, c. )	Flange-hilted sword type Mindelheim. The Elmelund sword is considered to be an import from the central Hallstatt area. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 87 cm. (click image for further information) Price:13 000 NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

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KLADY

(Klady, Russia, c. 3300 B.C.)

From the Maikop culture, probably the erliest sword known. Tanged blade,ridged cross-section, copper, polished walnut for hilt. Total lenght c. 65cm (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details).

ARSLANTEPE

(Arslantepe, Turkey, c. 3300-3100 B.C.)

Blade and hilt cast in one piece, bronze (Cu 94,5, Sn 5,5%), with silver inlay. Total length c. 50 cm. Weight 500 grams. Replica of one of the nine swords from the phase VI A hoard at Arslantepe. (click image for further information).

Price: 7000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

LILO

(Lilo, Georgia, c. 2000-1900 B.C.)

Trialeti culture. Tanged blade, pronounced central rib, bronze (10% tin). Total lenght (excl. pommel) c. 114cm (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details). Replica of original.

BETH-DAGON

(Beth-Dagon, Jaffa, Israel, c. 2000-1900 B.C.)

Blade with broad tang with 12 rivets, pronounced central rib, bronze. Hilt: polished walnut and ivory pommel (imitation). Total length c.108 cm (bronze only). Replica of original (image is drawing of the original finding). Price:

MALLIA

(Mallia, Crete, c. 1650 B.C.)

Blade with tang and 2+2 rivets (Type A, var. 2). Total length c. 83cm (bronze only).Replica of original (image is drawing of the original finding).

HAJDUSAMSON

(Hajdusamson, Hungary, c. 1600 B.C.)

Ogival blade with pronounced central rib, full metal hilt, cast in one piece, bronze. Total lenght c. 53 cm, weight c.900g. Replica of original. (click image for further information)

Price: 15 000 NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

BLINDHEIM

(Blindheim, Norway, c. 1600 B.C.)

Ogival blade with ridged cross section, socketed bronze hilt with pommel piece of polished walnut. Hilt and blade cast as separate pieces, fastened with two rivets. Total lenght c. 57 cm, weight c. 650g. Replica of original. (click image for further information)

Price: 13 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

STENSGÅRD

Stensgård, Denmark, c. 1600 B.C. )

Ogival blade with ridged cross section, separate hollow cast metal hilt fastened with two rivets. Total length 66,5 cm, weight c.1050 g. Replica of original. (click image for further information)

Price 15 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

ECHTEN

(Echten, Netherland, c. 1600 B.C.)

"Griffplattenschwert" type Sögel, ridged cross section, bronze. Total length: 54cm. Weight: c. 610 grams. Hilt and top-piece from polished beech with separate bronze pommel. Replica of original. (click image for further information).

Price: 14 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

GLEMS

(Continental octagon hilted sword, c. 1400-1300 B.C.)

(Continental octagon hilted sword) (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details). Replica of original. Price:

X

(Nordic BA II sword, c. 1500-1300 B.C.)

(Nordic BA II sword) (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details). Replica of original. Price:

X

(Nordic or continental early flanged sword, 1500-1300 B.C.)

Early flange hilted sword.

PANAGITSA

(Panagitsa, Chalcis, Greece, c. 1500-1350 B.C.)

Greek Horn-sword, Killian-Dirlmeier type 1a (Sandars type C I). Length: 87 cm (bronze only).

ZAPHER PAPOURA

(Zapher Papoura burial 55, Knossos, Crete, c. 1500-1350 B.C.)

Greek Cross-sword, Killian-Dirlmeier type 1 (Sandars type D I). Lenght: c. 70cm (bronze only).

TELL APHEK

(Akko Plain, Canaan, ca. 1400-1300 B.C.)

Kopesh, or sickle sword, based on the sword from Kurdani (Tell Aphek), Canaan. Replica of original. Total length: 61cm. Weight: c. 980 grams. (click image for further information)

Price:9000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

ETTING

(Etting, Germany, c. 1300-1200 B.C.)

Metal hilted sword type Riegsee. Total length: 70 cm. Replica of original. (click image for further information)

Price: 12 500,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

X

(Nordic BA III sword, 1300-1100 B.C.)

Metal hilted sword type Nordic BA III.

NAUE II

(Sárospatak, Hungary, 1300-1200 B.C.)

Flange hilted sword type Naue II (Catling I/Reutlingen/Cetona/Killian-Dirlmeier typ A/»fishtail»/Kemencei typ C). Lenght (without pommel): 62,4 cm. (click image for further information)

Price: 8800,- NOK, hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

NAUE II

(Stätzling, Germany, c. 1200-1100 B.C)

Flange hilted sword type Naue II (Catling III/ Stätzling/Allerona/Killian-Dirlmeier typ C/Kemencei typ D). Lenght (without pommel): 67 cm. (click image for further information)

Price: 8800,- NOK, hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

RIXHEIM

(Rixheim, France, c. 1300-1200 B.C)

"Griffplattenschwert", type Rixheim. Lenght (without hilt): 68 cm. (click image for further information).

Price: 7000,- NOK fully hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

KINGSTON ON THAMES

(Kingston on Thames, England, c. 1250-1150 B.C.)

"Griffplattenschwert", type Rosnoën. Lenght (without hilt): 53 cm. Weight:c. 560 grams. (click image for further information)

Price: 6200,- NOK, fully hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

ZAPHER PAPOURA

(burial 14, Knossos, Crete, 1380-1050 B.C.)

Aegean horn-sword, Killian-Dirlmeier type 2b (Sandars type G). Length: 53cm. (click image for further information).

Price: 12000,- NOK, fully hilted and finished (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

IALYSOS

(Aegean, 1380 - 1200 B.C.)

Aegean cross-sword, Killian-Dirlmeier type 2 (Sandars type D II). Lenght c. 53cm.

ILLERTISSEN

(Illertissen, Germany, c. 1200 -1000 B.C.)

Metal hilted sword type Dreiwulst. Tanged blade with ridged cross-section and ricasso, blade and hilt cast as separate pieces, bronze. Pommel with hole for wrist strap. Total lenght c. 68cm (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details).

HUNGARY

(Unkn. provenance, Hungary, c.1100-1000 B.C.

Metal hilted sword type Schalenknauf. Tanged blade with ridged cross-section and ricasso, blade and hilt cast as separate pieces, bronze. Pommel with hole for wrist strap. Total lenght c. 65 cm (the image is a preliminary model-image, the actual sword might differ in finish and minor details).

HEMIGKOFEN

Hemigkofen, Germany,c. 1150-1000 B.C)

Flange-hilted sword type Hemigkofen. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Lenght (without pommel): 60,5cm. (click image for further information)

Price: 9 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

WOLLMESHEIM

Wollmesheim, Germany, c. 1100-1000 B.C)

Flange-hilted sword type Erbenheim. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Lenght (without pommel): 68 cm. (Model image/drawing of original finding).

X,

Nordic BA IV, 1300-1100 B.C.

Developed flange hilted sword (Nordic BA IV/type Bergen-Kluess). (Model image/drawing of original finding).

MAINZ

(Mainz, Germany, 1000-750 B.C.

Metal hilted sword type Mörigen. Blade with hollow cast hilt, cast as separate pieces. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 64 cm.

BAD SCHUSSENRIED

(Bad Schussenried, Germany, c. 800-700 B.C.)

Metal hilted Antenna sword type Corcelettes. Tanged blade with separate hollow cast metal hilt.Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 67 cm. Weight: c. 820 grams. (click image for further information)

Price: 13 000,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

PREINERSDORF

(Preinersdorf, Germany, c. 1000-750 B.C.)

Metal hilted sword type Auvernier. Bronze hilt with bone/horn inlay, inlays secured with rivets with protruding washers. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 64 cm.

ULSTEIN

(Ulstein, Norway, c. 900-700 B.C.)

Tanged sword type Hindenburg-Lüderitz/Nordic BA V. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. (click image for further information).

Price: 9 500,- NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).

STEINKIRCHEN

(Steinkirchen, Gemany)

Flange-hilted sword type Gündlingen. Replica of original. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 76 cm.

ELMELUND

(Elmelund, Denmark, c. )

Flange-hilted sword type Mindelheim. The Elmelund sword is considered to be an import from the central Hallstatt area. Alloy: 90% copper, 10% tin. Cold hammered edge. Total length 87 cm. (click image for further information)

Price:13 000 NOK (Norwegian Kroner, shipping not included).