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LOT 1437
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 460 - 690
USD ($) 540 - 800
(2 Bids, Reserve met)
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(2 Bids, Reserve met) | Current bid: £10
LURISTAN BRONZE SHORT SWORD
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
21 3/8 in. (878 grams, 54.2 cm).
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C. AND LATER
21 3/8 in. (878 grams, 54.2 cm).
With tapering, double-edged triangular blade and central midrib; crescent-shaped, tri-lobed guard at the shoulder; restored decorated cylindrical hilt with domed stone pommel. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From a North West London collection; previously acquired in the 1980s.
LITERATURE:
See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006.
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AUCTIONS:
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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.
