Lot 990

Description

Dreiwulstschwert of Erlach type, phase Hallstatt A1. Oval pommel plate with the characteristic perforation and decoration of concentric circles enclosed by arches. Above each of the two outer arches, additional obliquely hatched punches. The truncated cone-shaped, tall central boss undecorated. The underside of the pommel plate decorated with characteristic concentric rows of triangular punches between encircling lines. Below this, the slightly bulging hilt with slight constrictions at the top and in front of the curved wings that embrace the blade at the top. The upper constriction narrower than the lower one, the maximum width of the hilt in the lower area. The hilt divided into sections by three ribs. Above each rib, a pattern of three interconnected spirals, framed by lines of obliquely hatched punches also struck above the outer coils of the spirals. Below the lowest rib, two concentric circles with arches above them. The two wings enclosing the blade at the top in overlay casting leave a semicircle free in the centre; the slightly bevelled ends are drawn to a sharp inward point. Above each end, an additional rivet, their heads indicating a different alloy by virtue of their entirely different coloured patina. The blade narrows obliquely by approx. 1 cm directly below the wings. The laurel leaf-shaped blade flaring slightly, with its greatest width at the transition to the lower third, from where it tapers in a gentle curve towards the elongated point. In the centre runs a clearly perceptible, obtuse-angled ridge. Beautiful, dark green patina, lustrous in the area of the hilt. The blade more matt with slight incrustations. An excellently preserved and finely decorated solid-hilted sword of elegant form, without the notches on the cutting edge that are usually present. Length 61.2 cm. CULTURAL ASSET

Provenance: North German private collection, acquired in the German art trade during the 1980s.
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Condition: I - II Questions about the lot?