Description:

Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A lengthy bronze dagger with a dramatic flanged hilt and wavy symmetrical profile, cast in two pieces using the lost wax casting process. The handle would at one time have had a grip made of wood, stone, or bone, attached by two pins whose perforations are clearly visible here. The blade itself is long and narrow, with no shoulder and a broad, low midrib, tapering to a sharp point. A beautiful layer of patina envelops the surface in hues of pistachio, turquoise, sapphire, and russet. Size: 1.5" W x 13.8" H (3.8 cm x 35.1 cm); 14" H (35.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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#128520

  • Condition: Age-commensurate surface wear, minor nicks and losses along tip and blade edges, with lovely patina and earthen deposits.

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November 9, 2017 8:00 AM MST
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