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Ancient Persia (Luristan) short sword, circa 1000-800 BC. Length: 18.1 inches, Width: 2 inches.An exceptionally preserved fine short sword in heavy bronze from ancient persia. The sword has a one-piece solid crescent shaped hilt and tapered blade. It is very well balanced and would have been effective for both hacking and piercing. The surface has a fine green patina, with areas of deep encrustation. From Private CollectionFor a related example see Muscarella “Bronze and Iron” – Metropolitan Museum of Art, Plate 166.Luristan bronzes refer to items dating from roughly 1500-500 BC that hav... |
