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Ancient Central Asian Bronze Knife

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Description

**Originally Listed At $150**

Central Asia, ca. late 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A rare example of a cast bronze knife with one edge curved and sharpened, the other slightly wider. The production of bronze weapons in this region - which today encompasses a huge region stretching from the Caspian to Mongolia - began to intensify around 2000 BCE. Although research is still limited from this region, knives like this one are found in the graves of warriors alongside axes, arrowheads, and spearpoints. Size: 7.25" L x 1.25" W (18.4 cm x 3.2 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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Condition

Center of blade has been repaired, with repair well done and difficult to see. Very dark patina on surface, with a ragged edge along the underside of the blade.

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Ancient Central Asian Bronze Knife

Name: Ancient Central Asian Bronze Knife
SKU: 75035988
Price: 50 USD
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