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Luristan Iron-age Weaponry Bronze Dirk or Shortsword (1 of 3)
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Luristan Iron-age Weaponry Bronze Dirk or Shortsword (3 of 3)
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Luristan Iron-age Weaponry Bronze Dirk or Shortsword

REF: K255 / LA470526
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Description
Luristan bronze dirk. The blade and hilt cast in one piece; flanged hilt with a rectangular guard and semi-circular lappets on both sides which were used to secure the inlay, which would have been of wood or bone. Circa 1000-800 BC Literature: Cf. Item 48; Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in the Ashmoleon Museum: P.R.S. Moorey. Provenance: Collection Robert S, UK. acquired UK arts market 1990-2010 Nb. Stand not included. (Throughout the Ancient World, from Greece to Persia, battles raged. The skilled Ancient Persian craftsmen developed great skill in bronze working, producing some of the finest weaponry then available).
measurements
Length:
34.4 cm
declaration
TimesAncient has clarified that the Luristan Iron-age Weaponry Bronze Dirk or Shortsword (LA470526) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being 1000-800 BC
condition
Fine condition; the metal stable with an olive green patina over much of the weapon, a few light accretions in places.
additional info
location
This Luristan Iron-age Weaponry Bronze Dirk or Shortsword is located in City of Bristol, United Kingdom
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