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Ancient Bactrian Knife Pommel

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Item Details

Description

Ancient metal alloy figural knife pommel or finial in the form of a camel. Copper (and possibly silver) alloy with iron shaft. Originating from the Bactrian Culture of Central Asia and the Middle East (late 3rd - early 2nd millennium B.C.) Depicting a Bactrian camel in a sitting position. Ancient darkened patina with encrustation. Rust encrustation to the iron shaft.

SIZE: Length (including iron shaft) - 5 1/8” (10.5 cm) / Weight - 60.2 grams

PROVENANCE: San Francisco collection.

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Condition

No losses. Encrusted, darkened patina to the animal. Iron shaft with rust encrustation.

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Ancient Bactrian Knife Pommel

Name: Ancient Bactrian Knife Pommel
SKU: 47826258
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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Starting Price $400

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