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LOT 1381
Sold for (Inc. bp): £260
NORTH WEST PERSIAN SHORT SWORD WITH BLOOD CHANNELS
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
15 in. (288 grams, 38cm).
2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
15 in. (288 grams, 38cm).
Broad leaf-shaped blade with rounded shoulders and short tang, grooved spine with curved ends extending to the shoulders. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Ex Abelita family collection, 1970s-2000s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Christie's, The Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 2, London, 2004, item 36, p.33.
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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.
