Ancient ‘peat bog’ bronze sword sells to Dutch museum at Christie’s

A museum in The Netherlands has bought a 3000-year-old ceremonial sword at a Christie’s auction. It had been found around 120 years ago in a peat bog.

Estimated at £80,000-120,000, it drew a prolonged competition before it eventually sold at £400,000 …

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