Luristan Bronze Short Sword
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Description
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Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword with a thick rectangular guard and a slender handle with a flared pommel end. The elongated blade has sharpened edges, a thick midrib, and a pointed tip. Fine layers of brown and green patina have formed across this fine example. Size: 1.875" W x 16.25" H (4.8 cm x 41.3 cm); length of blade: 11.9" L (30.2 cm).
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
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#147339
Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword with a thick rectangular guard and a slender handle with a flared pommel end. The elongated blade has sharpened edges, a thick midrib, and a pointed tip. Fine layers of brown and green patina have formed across this fine example. Size: 1.875" W x 16.25" H (4.8 cm x 41.3 cm); length of blade: 11.9" L (30.2 cm).
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#147339
Condition
Loss to one side of lower guard, with repair to one tip of pommel end. Slight bending to overall form, light abrasions and nicks to handle, guard, and blade, with light encrustations. Light earthen deposits as well as fine brown and green patina throughout.
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Luristan Bronze Short Sword
Estimate $350 - $500
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