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Ancient Bronze Flanged Hilt Dagger from Luristan
Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Bronze Pre AD 1000: item #814737
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Priceless Past
$395
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This week I am posting several Bronze Age weapons from the Middle East including a set of 5, very unique, crescent-hilt daggers from the Marlik culture (circa 1000 BC). These all came from the same private collection. For information on similar types see "Arms and Armor from Iran" by Manoucher Khorasani p 58. The handle is flanged to hold an inlay of some material - likely wood, ivory or bone. The patina is a deep brown mixed with green. This piece measures nearly 36.5 cm in length and weighs 15... Click for details
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Ancient Bronze Crescent Guard, Inlaid Dagger
Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Bronze Pre AD 1000: item #814709
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Priceless Past
$1295
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This week I am posting several Bronze Age weapons from the Middle East including a set of 5, very unique, crescent-hilt daggers from the Marlik culture (circa 1000 BC). These all came from the same private collection. For information on similar types see "Arms and Armor from Iran" by Manoucher Khorasani pp 59 and 71. The unique attribute of this piece is that on most examples, the penannular or crescent guard is solid whereas on this piece it is flanged to hold an inlay of some material - likely... Click for details
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