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Mushroom Pommel, Crescent Guard Persian Bronze Sword

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Pre AD 1000   item# 953004

Mushroom Pommel, Crescent Guard Persian Bronze Sword
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$2795 

This is a museum quality example of a very rare word type from the ancient middle East.It has a hollow cast, mushroom shaped pommel and a heavy, crescent shaped guard. The blade is long and heavy with several blood grooves cast into it. There are no signs of repair or restoration to this amazing piece of ancient history. The overall length of this exquisite piece is 55 cm.


Very Rare Persian Bronze Anchor Axe circa 2000 BC

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Pre AD 1000   item# 952999

Very Rare Persian Bronze Anchor Axe circa 2000 BC
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$2495 

This is a fantastic find. It is an early Persian anchor-shaped axe dating to roughly 2200-2000 BC. This piece is stable and solid with only a few losses to the shaft/guard area. This piece weighs 466 grams and measures 12 cm from top to bottom. It is roughly 3 cm thick at the shaft holes. A similar piece in the Axel Guttmann collection sold at auction for over $3000 several years ago. Additional photos available on request. Authenticity is guaranteed.


Rare Ancient Chinese Bronze Arrow Point

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Pre AD 1000   item# 939149

Rare Ancient Chinese Bronze Arrow Point
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$795 

This is an extraordinarily rare bronze arrow point from ancient China. Textual references for this type are scarce as well which is a testament to the rarity of the object itself. The point has very intricately cast details and finely ground edges and points. The extra long tang is intact and appears to be as straight as the day it was made. The arrow point dates to the Warring States period of ancient China.


Early Greek Bronze Rat Tail Dagger

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 939148

Early Greek Bronze Rat Tail Dagger
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$495 

This is a pristine bronze age dagger in a style common to early Greek culture. It has a heavy, leaf-shaped blade with a with a powerful midrib. The tang is long and terminate in a knob with a 90 degree turn. The patina is a very attractive blend of browns and greens with a touch of blue in places. This is a graceful and elegant piece that would be a spectacular addition to any collection.


European Bronze Axe From The Axel Guttman Collection

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Pre AD 1000   item# 939088

European Bronze Axe From The Axel Guttman Collection
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$2495 

This is a large and impressive bronze axe dating to approximately 1200 BC. This piece comes from the famed collection of Axel Guttman in Berlin. It is decorated on both side with incised lines and circles. It measures roughly 26.5 cm in length and weigh 1160 grams. The original auction house tag will accompany the piece. Additional pictures or information available on request. This is your opportunity to won a provenanced piece from one of the most famous collections in the world.


Very Early Middle Eastern Copper Axe Ingot

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 879383

Very Early Middle Eastern Copper Axe Ingot
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$249 

This is a very early copper or bronze flat axe. These pieces were often traded like money from one culture to another. The metal would then have been used for casting into other objects or it could have been used "as is" as a tool. This specimen has a beautiful patina with strong greens and reds mixed with a little blue. It is in excellent condition for its age (ca 1200 BC or earlier). It weighs 286 grams and measures roughly 20 cm in length. This is a good "type" piece for ...click for details


Awesome Bronze Age Dagger Blade with Rivets

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Holy Land: Bronze: Pre AD 1000   item# 879380

Awesome Bronze Age Dagger Blade with Rivets
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$395 

This is a fantastic example of an early bronze dagger blade with handle rivets still present and intact. This type was common to large areas of the Middle East from present day Greece across to Iran. It has a triangular blade with prominent midrib and a very short, flat tang. The patina is a gorgeous mixture of greens and browns with a hint of blue. This is a truly rare opportunity to acquire an excellent piece at a reasonable price. Don't miss it!!!!


Nice Example of an Early Middle Eastern Dagger Blade

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork: Pre AD 1000   item# 879378

Nice Example of an Early Middle Eastern Dagger Blade
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$279 

This is a very nice example of an early Middle Eastern copper alloy or bronze dagger blade. It has an unusual shaped blade that is somewhat triangular but with tapered edges near the guard area. The tang is short and flat with a perforation near the end for attachment to a handle or shaft. The piece is solid and stable and in excellent condition. It measures roughly 21 cm in length and weighs 89 grams. This is a wonderful example of ancient craftsmanship.


Early Middle Eastern Bronze Dagger Blade ca 1500 bc

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Pre AD 1000   item# 879375

Early Middle Eastern Bronze Dagger Blade ca 1500 bc
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$249 

This is an interesting copper alloy dagger. It has a triangular blade with a prominent midrib and a short, flat tang. The patina is an unusual light gray color and there are some brown encrustation on the surface of both sides. It measures roughly 24 cm in length and weighs 111 grams. This type of dagger is typically very early (before 1500 BC).


Early Middle Eastern Bronze Dagger Blade ca 1500 bc

Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Pre AD 1000   item# 879374

Early Middle Eastern Bronze Dagger Blade ca 1500 bc
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$149 

This is a great little bronze dagger from the ancient middle East. It is long and thin with a slight central rib accented with incised lines. The tang is short and flat. It has a wonderful patina that is a mixture of green hues. It weighs 88 grams and measures roughly 23 cm. This is a great piece for study or to start your ancient weapons collection. The price is right too!

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