Lot 68C
Luristan, northeastern Iran, ca. 1500 to 1000 BCE, and Hungary, Late Bronze Age, ca. 1400 to 800 BCE. A pair of fascinating dagger blades from the Bronze Age in different parts of the world. The simplicity and beauty of the Luristan blade - with its curved edges and tapered point - speaks to how superior their bronze work was. The Hungarian blade, with its elevated and flattened wide ridge, has a more geometric shape and the drilled holes for attaching a handle give overall a different impression than the narrow tang of the Luristan blade. Comes with custom stand. Size of largest (Luristan): 7.6" L x 0.8" W (19.3 cm x 2 cm)
Provenance: Ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.
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- Condition: Both have patina and some wear to edges but shapes are clear.
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