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THBFine Luristan Bronze Short Sword
Lot 75e
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
May 9, 2019
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2019-05-09 10:00:00
2019-05-09 10:00:00
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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. All legally acquired, legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. Convenient in-house shipping. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. All legally acquired, legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. Convenient in-house shipping. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A gorgeous short sword cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The sword features an elongated triangular blade which tapers to a sharpened point, a prominent midrib formed from a trio of raised ridges, a semicircular flange wrapped around the shoulder, and an openwork handle featuring several narrow slits and shallow circular impressions. A petite cap rests atop the end of the tang and exemplifies how a pommel carved from stone or bone would have rested within. Thick layers of lustrous brown and green patina enshroud this impressive example of ancient armaments. Size: 2.75" W x 21.2" H (7 cm x 53.8 cm); 22.25" H (56.5 cm) on included custom stand.
A stylistically-similar example with a marble pommel hammered for $4,700 at Christie's, New York Antiquities auction (sale 9666, June 8, 2001, lot 362): https://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-luristan-bronze-sword-circa-8th-century-2063655-details.aspx?from=searchresults&intObjectID=2063655&sid=945aadfa-4f0a-4380-840f-fae5edf034d4
Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000
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#145481Repair to pommel cap and upper tang, with light adhesive residue along break line. Slight bending to overall form of blade, minor chips and abrasions to blade, shoulder, pommel cap, and handle, with one stable fissure to handle, and light encrustations. Light earthen deposits within some recessed areas, and fabulous green and brown patina throughout.Condition
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