Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran and Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A formidable short sword that is cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The triangular blade exhibits sharpened edges, a gentle midrib on both faces, and a pointed tip. Above the blade shoulder is a crescent-shaped hand guard bearing a trio of concentric grooves, and a thick handle surmounts the guard. Each side of the handle features a recessed cavity which perhaps held panels of wood, stone, or bone at one time. This weapon is covered in thick layers of green and brown patina with petite areas of azurite patina scattered across its surfaces. Size: 17" L x 2.3" W (43.2 cm x 5.8 cm)
Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010
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Condition
Very slight bending to overall form of handle, with nicks and small losses to blade, guard, and handle, softening to concentric grooves on hand guard, and light encrustations across most surfaces. Great patina throughout.