Ancient Celtic bronze sword for stabbing and chopping blows, Europe, 2000BC-1000BC This ancient bronze sword with leaf-shaped blade, was designed for thrusting/stabbing and chopping blows. Full length: 44.7 cm = 17.7 inches; Blade length: 30.3 cm = 12 inches; Weight: 935 g =2 lb. 1.0 oz. Not attracted to the magnet. Provenance: private collection in USA. Similar swords sold on another auctions: https://www.bonhams.com/auction/22739/lot/88/an-irish-bronze-sword/ An Irish bronze sword, Late Bronze Age, circa 1000-800 B.C. The typical leaf-shaped blade with slightly beveled edges and mid-rib, the butt perforated with six rivet holes, terminating with a cast-on tang with flanged end and central slot to attach the hilt, 63.7 cm long. 16 April 2015, 10:30 BST, London, New Bond Street, Sold for £10,000 inc. premium