Ancient Iranian Elamite Bronze Dagger
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Description
Ancient Western / Central Asia, Elamite culture, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A cast-bronze dagger with an integral handle decorated with patterns. The petaloid blade features a shallow midrib, bifacial edges, and a pointed tip, and the entire weapon is enveloped in layers of naturally-occurring patina in hues of green, russet, and brown. Size: 9.75" L x 1.75" W (24.8 cm x 4.4 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased from Timeline Auctions, London, UK, May 25, 2017, lot 1880
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#183051
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased from Timeline Auctions, London, UK, May 25, 2017, lot 1880
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.
#183051
Condition
Nicks and abrasions, with small chips along blade and handle, softening to some finer details, and slight bending to overall form, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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Ancient Iranian Elamite Bronze Dagger
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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