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Rare Early Iron Age / Steppe Key-Hole Bronze Knife
Rare Early Iron Age / Steppe Key-Hole Bronze Knife
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**Originally Listed At $350**

Central Asia, Steppe region, Early Iron Age, ca. 9th to 8th century BCE. A cast bronze, single-edged knife with a triangular cross-section, a rectangular handle, and a hooked tip. One end has a triangular opening for suspension. Size: 0.45" W x 4.8" H (1.1 cm x 12.2 cm); 1.5" H (3.8 cm) on included custom stand.

See a similar example at Davis-Kimbal J. "Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age", Zinat Press, California, 1995, pg. 306, fig. 6.

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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Condition
Intact, with a smooth green patina on surface.
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Rare Early Iron Age / Steppe Key-Hole Bronze Knife

Estimate $600 - $900
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Starting Price $250
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