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Rare Luristan Iron Short Sword w/ Faces & Lions

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Rare Luristan Iron Short Sword w/ Faces & Lions

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Description

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran and Southeastern Turkey, Luristan, ca. 750 to 650 BCE. A rare example of a forged-iron short sword with a petaloid blade bearing sharp edges and a rounded tip. The shoulder of the blade features a pair of stylized recumbent lions, and atop the discoid pommel is a pair of Janiform heads, each with faces peering in opposite directions. The condition of this weapon suggests it was intended as a funerary offering rather than a battle-ready armament. Size: 18.5" L x 3.2" W (47 cm x 8.1 cm)

Cf. The Detroit Institute of Art, accession number 1986.65

Provenance: private San Diego, California, USA collection; ex-Piscopo Estate, California, USA, acquired before 2000

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Condition

Professional cleaning and polishing in modern times. Chipping, pitting, and flaking to iron commensurate with age, with softening to some finer details and retooling to some on pommel faces, light earthen deposits and encrustations, and slight bending to blade. Nice patina throughout.

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Rare Luristan Iron Short Sword w/ Faces & Lions

Name: Rare Luristan Iron Short Sword w/ Faces & Lions
SKU: 144130303
Price: 1200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,200 - $1,800

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Starting Price $600

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