**Collection:** Prehistory and Historical Archeology Dept. **Inv.-No.:** [UF-2373](https://www.online.landessammlungen-noe.at/objects/1029450) **Material:** Bronze **Dimensions:** 63,3 x 6,89 cm, 28,4 mm **Dating:** 1050-801 BCE A bronze sword with an oval handle, decorated with three wide, circumferential strips adorned with diagonal lines. The lower end of the handle is flared and has an angular notch in the middle. The blade exhibits a slight indentation and is gently curved. The central region of the specimen is characterised by a flat ridge, flanked on either side by two narrow, low strips. The latter are distinguished by the presence of diagonal hatching towards the upper end. Concentric circle ornaments are stamped onto the upper end of the blade, where the edges are indented. The antennae exhibit a wide, ribbon-shaped and simply rolled structure. This object was digitized through the ‘Kulturerbe digital’ program of the Federal Ministry for Arts, Culture, Public Service and Sport.