Rare Livia's sword

Quite rare find Livia/Eve, Xena’s daughter and the “bitch” of Rome, screen used sword prop. Probably one of the most iconic swords from the tv series.

Used by Livia played by Adrienne Wilkinson in the episodes of “Livia” and “Eve” from season 5, “The haunting of Amphipolis” and in a few flashbacks in “Path of vengeance” from season 6. This sword was used by Varia played by Tsianina Joelson in “Path of Vegeance” in season 6.

It is a rare find of an specific style of sword only used by the same character. This sword probably was used in the fight scenes to avoid any damage. 

Side 1.

Side 2.

The handle, guard and pommel is made of hard resin and the blade is foam with a metal structure (rod) inside. The condition is excellent however it has signs of wear and chips in the painting.

In this photo you appreciate the intricate design of the hilt. The cross guard has the same shape of the common roman swords with a few differences. The handle that used to be made of leather strip in most of the sword seen on screen is not the case. This sword has an unique design on the handle with some flower and nature mandala reliefs.

Also, in this case the blade of this sword is quite different of the roman soldier swords. The blade is quite wide and thick on the tip. It has signs of wear and battle used marks but it is not bent.

Probably here is one of my more beloved swords of my collection. I had never thought I was going to have the chance of purchasing this amazing sword. It comes with the Turners Auction invoice.

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