Lot 52A
Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A beautiful bronze dagger with a flanged hilt, cast in two pieces via the lost wax process. At one time, the handle would have had a grip made of wood, stone, or bone, attached by three or four protruding pins; the terminal flares outward and has a curved pommel end. The blade itself has a rectangular guard and a long, narrow blade which gradually tapers to a sharp point. Both light and dark green as well as russet-hued patina covers the surface, and accentuates small areas where the natural bronze color is still visible. Size: 15.125" L x 1.5" W (38.4 cm x 3.8 cm).
The area around the Caspian Sea, particularly on its southeast coast, and into modern day Iran, Turkmenistan, Afghanistan, and Baluchistan (western Pakistan), was a cultural hotbed during this time period. The map of archaeological finds from there is studded with urban centers, large burial mounds, and technological and metallurgical innovation - especially in the production of amazing bronze artifacts, particularly those made by the artisans of Luristan (modern day northwestern Iran). People - both men and women - went to their graves with beautiful, well-made weapons like this one as a sign of high status.
Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection
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#128518
- Condition: One side of flanged pommel end has losses to both pommel and handle. Blade edge has tiny losses and tip is somewhat worn. Lovely light green, dark green, and russet patina throughout.
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