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A RARE SCYTHIAN AKINAKES SWORD: The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. Handwrought of iron with guard of bilobate type and early crescent pommel, with straight, tap

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A RARE SCYTHIAN AKINAKES SWORD: The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. An above-average example for quality and condition, handwrought of iron with guard of block t

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Rare Scythian Iron Akinakes Sword: Western Asia and Siberia, Scythian culture, ca. 6th to 4th century BCE. A lengthy forged-iron sword called an akinakes (or acinaces) with a sturdy handle, a T-bar pommel, and a lobate hand guard with

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A RARE PERSIAN AKINAKES SWORD: The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. Handwrought of iron with guard of rectangular type and small, flanged pommel, the straight, t

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Scythian Akinakes Short Sword: 6th-5th century BC. An iron short sword comprising a leaf-shaped blade with midrib, bow-shaped lower guard, flat grip and T-shaped pommel; mounted on a custom-made stand. See Khorasani, M.M. Arms and

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Rare Scythian Iron Acinaces Sword: Central Asia, Scytho-Siberian, ca. 5th century BCE. A gorgeous, rare, iron dagger in incredible condition for its age, with a long, thin blade and a guard shaped like two cherries hanging on a vine, o

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RARE SCYTHIAN IRON AND BRONZE DAGGER: Ca. 600-400 BC.An iron sword with a broad tapering blade, which terminates in a point, rectangular bronze grip with a lobed lower guard, bar pommel. Excellent condition.Size: L:304mm / W:50mm ; 205gPr

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Scythian Dagger (Akinakes) 5th C. BCE Ex-Piscopo: Western or Central Asia, Scythian dagger of the Acinaces sword type with a slender double edge blade, straight hand grip and flat pommel. Size 12 1/2" L x 1 1/2" WEx-Piscopo collection, Ex-San Diego A

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Sarmatian Iron Antennae Short Sword: Central/Eastern Europe, Black Sea region, Sarmatians or other nomadic tribes of the region (Sargat, Sauromatian, Saka, or Scythian), ca. 4th to 2nd century BCE. A rare example of the antennae pommeled

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Rare Scythian 22K+ Gold Button w/ Stag: Western Asia, Scythian culture, ca. mid 1st millennium BCE. A gorgeous button or applique made of greater than 22 karat gold. On one side is a simple, looping, tripartite design; on the other is the h

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RARE SCYTHIAN BATTLE AXE, SAGARIS C.600-400 BC.: Iron, 5 3/4" length, tapered with integral lugs to facilitate mounting in the haft by lashing. The sagaris is the first horseman's axe, used by the Scythians who are credited with mounted warfare. The

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A RARE SCYTHIAN BATTLEAXE HEAD: Of characteristic form, finely wrought with large, crescent bit, with slender body, rounded eye and mushroom peen. 4th-2nd century BCE. Excavated. Overall length 16.1cm/ 6.3”. Such axes are often de

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A RARE SCYTHIAN BRONZE AXE HEAD: Of characteristic form, finely cast with rounded hammer peen and raised oval motif, with slightly drooping bit. 2nd century BCE. Excavated. Overall length 16.3cm. Condition V

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Warring States Chinese Antique Bronze and Silver Sword: Warring States Chinese Antique Bronze and Silver Sword Weapon Knife #562 - Description: Warring States Bronze Sword Coated with Gold. This is a extremely rare sword because only a very few number of w

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The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. Handwrought of iron with guard of addorsed crescent type and early flanged pommel, with straight, tapering double blade. 5th-3rd century b.c.e. Excavated. Overall length 37cm. Alexander the Great defeated the Scythians (or Saccae) at the Battle of Jaxartes in 329 b.c.e. Condition V