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LOT 1030
Sold for (Inc. bp): £416
WESTERN ASIATIC SWORD WITH BLOOD CHANNEL
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
13 3/4 in. (303 grams, 35 cm).
EARLY 1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
13 3/4 in. (303 grams, 35 cm).
A substantial bronze leaf-shaped blade with raised midrib extending to a short tang, ribbed fullers with curved ends extending to the shoulders.
PROVENANCE:
Acquired 1980-2015.
Ex Abelita family collection.
LITERATURE:
See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, s.cat 31, for type.
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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.
