Description:

Central Asia / Ancient Near East, Scythian culture, ca. 7th century BCE. A lengthy, curved bronze knife blade with a thick handle and a sharp blade edge. The knife, created from a burnt-orange-colored bronze, has developed a lustrous dark brown patina with several small forest-green encrustations. A great example from such an ancient culture! Size: 8.5" L x 1.125" W (21.6 cm x 2.9 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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#128536

  • Condition: Minor losses along blade edge and handle, with dark brown patina and green encrustations. Surface wear commensurate with age and use.

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November 9, 2017 8:00 AM MST
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