Lot 855
Ornate Large Dagger Blade in Bronze. Western Iran or Luristan, c. 12th-10th century BC. The blade with broad rounded shoulder, tapering to narrow point. Both sides with raised reinforcing ridges, and short pierced tang. Blade overall very fine, the green crusty patina showing traces of of the crescentic hilt that once enclosed it. Length: 18". Attractive display piece.
Estimated Value $650 - 1,050.
Axel Guttmann Museum, Christies London (4-28-2004), lot 36.
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