The color of bronze

[canaan]

I am a bit confused about this.
In my history book, I have seen picture of ancient preserved bronze weapons.
Their color was dark brown, with no specular light or reflection.
I wonder if that was also the original color of those bronze weapons? or was it more shiny and with reflection? because I think some of today's bronze products are more shiny and reflective?
If there is a picture to demonstrate this it would be very good.

Thanks in advance.