A very nice Near Eastern bronze dagger, c. 1000 - 800 BC, with very narrow blade with tapered end, the handle with rounded pommel, the edges open with flanged for inlay in another substance. L: 14 1/4 in (36.1 cm). Nicely patinated and interesting with bladed narrow from repeated sharpening, or perhaps later conservation to remove corroded material. A very interesting piece!!! Ex Ohio private estate, acquired in the 1960's.

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