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LOT 255461
Western Asiatic Style Schist Ceremonial Dagger
CIRCA 19TH CENTURY A.D.
12 5/8 in. (504 grams, 32.2 cm).
Comprising a lentoid-section tongue-shaped blade with broad tip, waisted baluster, rounded lower guard, flat-section grip and curved aviform pommel; incised eye and beak detailing to pommel, each face of the grip with rectangular panel filled with ring-and-dot detailing; three inset studs to each face of the blade.
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market, 1990s.
Private collection, New York, USA.
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LOT 255461
Western Asiatic Style Schist Ceremonial Dagger
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
Opening Bid
£50 (EUR 58; USD 68) +BP*
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