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Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A fantastic gathering of four cast-bronze weapons of a miniature size. Two daggers each have rounded handles and petaloid blades, with the smaller boasting a straight quillon, and the larger with an upturned, crescent-shaped quillon. The smaller sword has a stocky handle, a double-ear pommel, a straight guard, and a tapered blade with a wide midrib. The larger sword has a recessed handle meant to hold attractive inlays, a circular guard, and a tapering triangular blade with a narrow midrib which terminates roughly two-thirds down the blade length. Fine green and brown patina envelops each miniature example. Size of largest (sword w/ recessed handle): 4.1" L x 0.625" W (10.4 cm x 1.6 cm).

Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection acquired at auction.

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#145282

  • Condition: Repair to handle of smaller sword, with light adhesive residue along break lines. Each item has slight bending to overall form, minor nicks and abrasions, and light encrustations. Light earthen deposits as well as wonderful green and brown patina throughout.

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