Luristan Bronze Short Sword
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Description
Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A finely cast bronze short sword with a blade that connects to a square-shaped guard. The long handle was designed to have an inlaid panel of wood, stone, or ivory. Shorter than a full-sized sword, this would have been an efficient weapon; it was lightweight and easier to wield in combat. Thick, mottled layers of orange, brown, and green patina cover all surfaces of this sword adding to its beautiful form! Size: 18.125" L x 1.3" W (46 cm x 3.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
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#157879
Provenance: ex-Estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#157879
Condition
Inlay is missing. Nicks to peripheries and raised areas. Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age. Rich green patina.
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Luristan Bronze Short Sword
Estimate $400 - $600
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