A North-West Persian Bronze Sword
A211E5F3
A very fine Persian bronze sword, weighing nearly 1.8lb, the hilt decorated with a double opening pommel with linear incisions, the square handle with a crescent guard joins the hilt to the blade.
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Provenance:ex. Mr. B. M. Collection, England.
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Condition:Blade straightened, blade with chipped edges, remains intact and complete. A large and fine example for the type.
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Category:Near Eastern
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Period:Near Eastern
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Date:c. 1st Millennium B.C.
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Material:Bronze
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Length:33 1/4" (84.5cm)
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Display Stand:Yes
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