Luristan Bronze Short Sword Blade 17"L
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Description
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 pointed tip. Both sides of the blade are decorated with raised bands forming a narrow triple fuller along the bottom half that gradually decreases to a double fuller moving towards the tip. The slender tang is perforated near the tip for attaching handle panels, and the entire weapon is enveloped with age-commensurate patina. Size: 17.3" L x 2.7" W (43.9 cm x 6.9 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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#177300
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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.
#177300
Condition
Very slight bending to overall form, with chips to butt end, blade edge, and tip, light abrasions, and minor softening to some raised bands, otherwise in great condition. Wonderful patina throughout.
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Luristan Bronze Short Sword Blade 17"L
Estimate $1,600 - $2,400
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