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Superb Luristan Bronze Tanged Sword

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Central Asia, northern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. 1100 to 800 BCE. A truly fabulous bronze sword with long, thin slightly tapered balde sharpened on each side, tapered tang with single hole for insertion of a rivet to hold handle in place. Blade has developed a superb patina! Size: 16-3/4"L (42,5cm).

Provenance: Ex-Historia Antiques, Santa Monica, CA

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Intact and excellent.

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Superb Luristan Bronze Tanged Sword

Name: Superb Luristan Bronze Tanged Sword
SKU: 39797963
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,200

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