Superb Luristan Bronze Short Sword > 19-7/8"L

Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Stunning and rare bronze short sword from this culture known for their fine bronze work. Shortish in length with long tap

Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Gorgeous bronze sword with spooled pommel, rounded handle, wide blade with large blood ridge and fine herringbone pattern along l

Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1000 BCE. This is a very long, cast bronze sword with fantastic naturalistic double horse hooves, in elaborate shoes, forming the pommel. This is particular sword was

Fine bronze short sword, the blade tapers to a sharp point. The hilt curves inward, from a splayed pommel. Circa 10th-8th Century B.C. Dimensions: L. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm.) Ex. Old German collection, a

From the ancient Near East, early Iron Age, modern day Iran, Luristan culture, ca. 1200 BCE. Solid bronze with decorated handle and large, conical-shaped pommel. Size: 21.25"L x 2.55" W (54 cm x 6.5 c

Bronze short sword, 17-1/2" L Provenance: Ex private collection, NYC NOTE: This lot has a reserve. Reserve must be met to win the lot.

Ca. 1000-650 BCE. Approx. total L: 15". Very good with age appropriate surface wear along with minor blade edge dings. Ex-Nooter coll.

Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. One of the finer sword blades we have handled from this area. Almost triangular blade with short insertion tang, two rivet holes, one with original ri

Luristan, Ca. 900-700 BC A stunning ancient bronze sword with an elaborate handle and slender blade finished with a sharp tip and blood grooves going through the whole length.Size: L:705mm / W:57mm ;

Northwestern Iraq, ca. late 2nd to first millenium BCE. Long and lethal bronze long sword. Recessed blood ridge, rectangular handle and knuckle-shaped grip. A superb examle! Size: 32" L (81.3 cm) Pro

Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Rare bronze short sword from this culture known for their fine bronze work. Shortish in length with long tapered blade wi

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword with a sturdy blade bearing sharpened edges and a raised midrib on both sides. The grooves in the

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A lost-wax cast bronze short sword, with handle and blade cast from different alloys. The blade is wide, with a broad, flat ridge,

Circa 12th-8th Century BC Gently tapering blade, with open handle, wooden grip now lost

Ancient Luristan Bronze Short Sword c.1000 BC. Size 14 1/2 inches length. Medium-sized sword used in hand to hand combat, composed of a wide, tapered blade with blood ridges. Solid cylindrical hand gr

10th century B.C. With triangular blade in outline and prominent mid-rib divided in three sections; square shoulders with rectangular guard; rectangular grip with openings for inlays on either side. F

**Originally Listed At $800** Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword of a slender form with a narrow blade bearing a thick midrib as well as an

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Southeastern Turkey, Luristan culture, ca. 1200 to 600 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword exhibiting an elongated petaloid profile with sharpened edges and a point

Persia, ca. 800 BC. Elegant form, the handle recessed for now missing inlay. Lovely encrusted patina. A fine example. Custom stand. MEASUREMENTS Height with stand: 17 5/8 inches / 45 cm SHIPPING $30 f

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword with a lunate shoulder, a thick handle, and a lengthy blade. The blade exhibits sharpened edges, a smooth

Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1000 BCE. This is a cast bronze sword with a thin handle and a double bell-shaped pommel. The sword has a long, triangular blade with multiple thin ridges. This is par

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword presenting a lengthy blade and a recessed handle cavity. The handle cavity was intended for holding inlay

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword bearing a recessed handle meant to hold comfortable inlays. The blade itself exhibits an elongated profil

**First Time At Auction** 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. T