A Classical Greek–inspired hoplite sword honoring the craftsmanship and symbolism of 5th–4th century BCE warrior traditions.
100,00 €
A Classical Greek–inspired hoplite sword honoring the craftsmanship and symbolism of 5th–4th century BCE warrior traditions.
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This sword reflects the form and symbolism of weapons carried during the Classical Greek period, circa 5th–4th century BCE. In this era, skilled craftsmen in city-states such as Athens, Corinth, and Sparta forged blades for hoplites—citizen-soldiers who defended their polis with discipline and honor. Swords of this type were secondary weapons, drawn when spears shattered and battle closed to intimate distance.
The distinctive ornamentation along the hilt evokes the decorative language favored by Greek artisans, who blended martial function with refined artistry. Such embellishments often signified status, identity, or regional style, transforming a weapon into a personal emblem of courage.
Created in the spirit of those ancient workshops, this piece captures the balance of practicality and symbolism that defined Greek arms-making. It stands as a tribute to the master smiths whose knowledge of casting and shaping metal supported both the battlefield and the cultural legacy of Classical civilization.
SIZE: 25 cm
MATERIAL: bronze
PATINA: rust green oxidatiom
METHOD: sand cast
