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Luristan Bronze Short Sword - 17"L

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Item Details

Description

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword with a lunate shoulder, a thick handle, and a lengthy blade. The blade exhibits sharpened edges, a smooth midrib, and a pointed tip. The surfaces have developed naturally-occurring layers of green and brown patina. Size: 17.1" L x 2.125" W (43.4 cm x 5.4 cm)

Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased April 28, 2014

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Condition

Chips to blade edges, with light earthen deposits, and slight bending to overall form, otherwise in great condition. Nice patina throughout.

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Luristan Bronze Short Sword - 17"L

Name: Luristan Bronze Short Sword - 17\"L
SKU: 174730044
Price: 700 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500

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Starting Price $500

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