$510.00
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Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze short sword of an unusual form bearing a congruous handle and blade. The trapezoidal handle enabled a soldier to easily wield the weapon while the elongated petaloid blade tapers to form a rounded tip. Layers of naturally-occurring patina in hues of russet, green, and azurite have formed across the weapon. Size: 14.3″ L x 2.75″ W (36.3 cm x 7 cm)
Condition: Slight bending to overall form, with nicks and abrasions to handle and blade, and light earthen deposits, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased from Zurqieh Antiquities, Dubai, UAE, March 19, 2015
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