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THBLong Luristan Bronze Sword Blade
Lot 59
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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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Oct 14, 2021
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Kick off fall with our clearance sale featuring discounted pricing and many new items! Asian art, Classical antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy, and the Near East...plus Pre-Columbian, Tribal, Russian Icons & Enamelware, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, Fossils, more! Starting prices have been reduced Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
**Originally Listed At $600**
Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A cast bronze sword blade with a lovely green and russet patina. The blade tapers to a tip with a prominent midrib running down the center. A guard and hilt would have attached to the tang, and these were sometimes inlaid with wood or ivory. Weapons were invaluable possessions and a necessary form of protection for the semi-nomadic Luristan people. Swords eventually became symbols of elite status as they became more ornate. Carrying a fine sword indicated wealth or status as an elite warrior. One can imagine that anyone who even saw such a sword might think twice before inciting any unnecessary violence. Size: 21.75" L x 1.5" W (55.2 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi Numismatics, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA acquired before 2000
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#160087Losses to blade as shown. Surface wear, nicks and chips commensurate with age. Nice patina!Condition
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