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Western Asiatic Iron Dagger with Bone Hilt Western Asiatic Iron Dagger with Bone Hilt Western Asiatic Iron Dagger with Bone Hilt
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LOT 1487

Western Asiatic Iron Dagger with Bone Hilt

19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.

18 1/8 in. (550 grams, 46 cm).

Comprising a curved iron blade with midrib, waisted bone hilt with carved scene to each face, band of text above and below. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Private collection, UK.

CONDITION
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LOT 1487

Western Asiatic Iron Dagger with Bone Hilt

Sold for (Inc. bp): £52

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