Ancient weapons
Ancient weapons and armor
The discovery of bronze revolutionized ancient weaponry. Bronze swords became the decisive weapon during the Bronze Age and ancient times. The prestige associated with bronze weapons is best illustrated by Luristan daggers, maces and axes. Besides their military importance, Lurstian weapons with purely symbolic function were buried along with men of high social status. When ancient weapons are mentioned, the impressive Greek armors immediately come to mind, with their magnificent bronze helmets reminding us of the heroic battles in ancient times. The Romans introduced many innovations in weaponry. They began to use standardized armors and mass-produced iron swords. The gladius was a light and short traditional Roman sword used for centuries by the legionaries. In the category Ancient Weapons of our online shop, you can buy Stone Age battleaxes as well as ancient Greek and Roman weapons. Also, you will find small artefacts like Roman arrow heads and ancient spearheads, reminding us of the battles of the past. We would be pleased to work with you on your personal collection and assist choosing special pieces you would like to add. Please do not hesitate to contact us any time via email or using our contact form. Correspondence is welcome in English, German, Italian, French, Russian or Japanese.-
Etruscan Vetulonia type helmetFrom the possession of New York City antiquities dealer Sumner Healey, who was made famous by Berenice Abbott's scenic photograph from 1936.
€18,000
Western Asiatic maceheadHeavy head of a mace with an ovoid shape. Wonderful veined rock. From Early Bronze Age of the Near East.
€830
Western Asiatic maceheadHeavy head of a mace with a globular shape. Nicely polished stone. From the Early Bronze Age of Western Asia.
€670
Huge ceremonial knife of the Sican cultureThe so-called Tumi was a weapon to cut the throats of humans and animals in ritual sacrifices. The knife certainly fulfilled an additional representative function in the afterlife. From the period of the Sican's cultural florescence during the 10th to 12th centuries AD.
€515
Italic bronze belt of a warriorStunning samnite bronze work from South Italy. Made in the 5th or 4th century BC, before Romes expansion into Italy. From the famous Guttmann collection.
€4,800
Italic bronze belt of a warriorNice samnite bronze work from South Italy. Made in the 4th century BC, before Romes expansion into Italy. From the famous Guttmann collection.
€3,100
Bronze Age casting mould for a lance headOne half of a stone mould for bronze casting. The equipment is from a workshop of the 2nd Millennium BC, probably from the Carpathian Basin. From the famous Guttmann Collection. This mould was published in a work by Born and Hansen.
€1,400
Near Eastern lance headDouble-edged blade of a lance from Bronze Age. With a nice green patina.
€395
Stone Age spearhead from North AmericaFinely crafted flint projectile from the Stone Age of North America. From a swiss museum collection.
€270
Large Near Eastern lance headDouble-edged blade of a lance from Bronze Age. With a nice green patina.
€460
Three neolithic arrowheads from EgyptThe Stone Age points are finely crafted. From a 100 year old museum collection.
€120
Dagger from the Northern European Bronze AgeThe double edged blade is from a dagger or short sword of the 2nd Millennium BC. With a nicely cleaned surface with a slight patina.
€2,600
Near Eastern lance headDouble-edged blade of a lance from Bronze Age. Probably from Luristan in North Iran.
€448
Luristan bronze dagger with crescent decorationBronze weapon originating from the Luristan region during Iron Age. With nicely decorated and sturdy blade.
€1,700
Luristan bronze dagger with tangDouble-edged blade of a short dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran. An early type from the Middle Bronze Age.
€445
Iron Age spearhead from SwedenWell-preserved iron weapon, a find from the Swedish province of Värmland. Acquired in 1894 into the collection of the Bally-Prior Museum.
€425
Three neolithic arrowheads from EgyptThe Stone Age points are finely crafted. From a 100 year old museum collection.
€120
Large ceremonial knife of the Sican cultureThe so-called Tumi was a weapon to cut the throats of humans and animals in ritual sacrifices. The knife certainly fulfilled an additional representative function in the afterlife. From the period of the Sican's cultural florescence during the 10th to 12th centuries AD.
€420
Luristan dagger bladeDouble-edged bronze blade of a short dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran.
€470
Luristan bronze daggerDouble-edged blade of a short dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran.
€480
Luristan maceheadThe bronze head belonged to a club that was probably worn like a badge of rank in military parades. Very similar finds come from War Kabud and Chamzhi Mumah in what is now Iran.
€1,700
Luristan bronze daggerDouble-edged blade of a short dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran. An early type from the Middle Bronze Age.
€450
Near Eastern lance headDouble-edged blade of a lance from Bronze Age. With a nice green patina.
€440
Luristan bronze daggerIron Age bronze weapon originating from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran. Well preserved.
€1,150
Luristan bronze daggerIron Age bronze weapon originating from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran. Well preserved.
€1,250
Luristan bronze daggerDouble-edged blade of a dagger from the Luristan region in Ancient Iran.
€500
Near Eastern spearheadDouble-edged blade of a spear from Bronze or Early Iron Age. With a nice green patina.
€500
Neolithic axe headThe strong blade was probably used for a battle axe. Crafted from grey rock. An artefact from the Neolithic Age of Europe.
€490
Sword from the Hallstatt periodImpressive bronze weapon from the Early Iron Age around 700 BC. Made in the region of today's Germany or surrounding countries.
€4,550
Four Scythian arrow headsGroup of four arrowheads made of bronze in excellent condition. Popular weapon of the cultures of the 1st Millennium BC.
€240
Four Scythian arrow headsGroup of four arrowheads made of bronze in excellent condition. Popular weapon of the cultures of the 1st Millennium BC.
€240