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North-West Persian Bronze Short Sword with Integral Grip and Horns
North-West Persian Bronze Short Sword with Integral Grip and Horns
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Circa 1st millennium B.C. With curved 'horns' projecting on either side at the top of waisted grip, blade with flat mid-rib. Cf. Christie's, The Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 2, London, 2002, p.36, no.40. 242 grams, 41.5 cm (16 3/8 in.).

Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.

The Luristani people produced a quantity of fine metalwork, which according to Dr Khorasani, could be due to a settled period which arose as a result of the defeat of the Elamites by the Babylonians, leaving the Luristani people in relative peace for a period of time after 1200 B.C. According to Khorasani, 'A culture of innovation and experimentation flourished, and the repertoire of the Luristan smiths expanded in the period between 1150-1050 BC.'
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North-West Persian Bronze Short Sword with Integral Grip and Horns

Estimate £300 - £400
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Starting Price £260
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