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LOT 1062
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
LURISTAN BRONZE SHORT SWORD BLADE
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
12 in. (194 grams, 30.7 cm).
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
12 in. (194 grams, 30.7 cm).
Triangular profile with two parallel fullers tapering to a rounded tip, the tang forming an extension of the midrib.
PROVENANCE:
Ex German collection, Cologne, 1980-1990s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Christie's, The Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 2, London, 2004, p.33, no.36.
FOOTNOTES:
The metalworking techniques used in making bronze weapons in Luristan were very complex. Surfaces were often finished in repoussé work, and some of the weapons were chased, others engraved.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
