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Luristan Bronze Short Sword with Crescent Pommel

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Luristan Bronze Short Sword with Crescent Pommel
Luristan Bronze Short Sword with Crescent Pommel
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Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Rare bronze short sword from this culture known for their fine bronze work. Shortish in length with long tapered blade with 5 raised central ridges, straight hilt, rounded spooled grip and crescent-shaped pommel. Grip appears to be filled with iron (very rare in Luristan weapons) which is causing the damage to this area.. A lovely choice example! Size: 17.875" L (45.4 cm) Size: 23" L (58.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Estate of Julian Hovsepian, New York, acquired before 1980

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Cracks along most of grip with minor losses, else generally excellent
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Luristan Bronze Short Sword with Crescent Pommel

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