Loading, please wait...

Western Asiatic Bronze Sword Blade Western Asiatic Bronze Sword Blade Western Asiatic Bronze Sword Blade
Use mousewheel to zoom in and out, click to enlarge
Details

LOT 1376

Western Asiatic Bronze Sword Blade

CIRCA 1000 B.C.

13 1/4 in. (254 grams, 34 cm).

With rounded shoulders and square-sectioned mid-rib running to the blade tip; short tang with fastening hole.

Provenance

Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.

Literature

Cf. Christie's, The Axel Guttmann Collection of Ancient Arms and Armour, part 2, London, 2004, item 40, p.36.

Footnotes

The Luri people produced a quantity of fine metalwork, which according to Dr Khorasani, could be due to a settled period which arose as a result of the defeat of the Elamites by the Babylonians, leaving the Luristani people in relative peace for a period of time after 1200 BC. According to Khorasani 'A culture of innovation and experimentation flourished, and the repertoire of the Luristan smiths expanded in the period between 1150–1050 BC.'

CONDITION
VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a 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.

LOT 1376

Western Asiatic Bronze Sword Blade

Sold for (Inc. bp): £117

Print page

RELATED LOTS
  • Iron Age Celtic Iron Axehead
    Iron Age Celtic Iron Axehead
    Britain, circa 4th century B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £286

    With lateral flanges curved inwards to form an open socket, long neck, broad flared blade. 278 grams, 11.5 cm



    Found South East England. From the private collection of Kenneth Acquired Coincraft, London, UK. Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.IA25; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

    Lot Details

  • Iron Age Celtic Iron Spearhead
    Iron Age Celtic Iron Spearhead
    Europe, circa 4th century B.C.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £98

    With lentoid-section two-edged blade, sturdy neck and short tubular socket; incised gusset detailing to neck. 180 grams, 28.5 cm



    Acquired from Coincraft, London, UK. From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; with collection no.IA26; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

    Lot Details

  • Framed Roman Iron Socketted Arrowhead
    Framed Roman Iron Socketted Arrowhead
    1st century B.C.-2nd century A.D.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £390

    With leaf-shaped blade and narrow neck, flared tubular split socket; mounted in a glazed wooden frame with reveal and title panel. 963 grams, 33 x 24.1 cm



    From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020), Buckinghamshire, UK; his collection of antiquities and natural history was formed since 1948; thence by descent.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list