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Description
Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword of elongated petaloid form bearing a thick midrib, sharpened edges, and a rounded point. The integral handle tapers near the midsection before flaring back out near the bottom, and the exposed pommel tang once held a decorative pommel. Size: 17.625" L x 1.875" W (44.8 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased September 18, 2014
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#183411
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased September 18, 2014
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.
#183411
Condition
Original pommel missing as shown. Slight bending to overall form, with nicks to blade edges, and light abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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Luristan Bronze Short Sword w/ Pommel Tang - 17.5"L
US$800.00
US$1,200
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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