Description:

Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A bronze short sword / dagger with a long and narrow blade and rectangular guard, all below a wavy and flanged hilt created to hold an inlay, made by highly-trained urban artisans using the lost wax casting technique. The blade was cast first, and then the handle was cast onto it. The handle would have been originally fitted with bone, ivory, stone, wood, or some other perishable material to create its full grip. Short swords like this were not just made to be used in battle, but instead to show status in the grave or as votive weapons to be deposits in hoards. A fine example of Luristan bronze-crafting. Size: 11.8" L x 1.5" W (30 cm x 3.8 cm).

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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#128517

  • Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear, nicks and losses along blade edges, with earthen and mineral deposits throughout. Wonderful light and dark green patina covers all surfaces. Blade profile is bent near blade tip and guard.

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