Superb Luristan Bronze Dagger
Ancient Western Persia
1800 - 600 BC
Length 21 1/4"
Provenance: Private New York collection
An extremely fine Luristan cast bronze dagger, comprising a long, pointed blade with raised mid-rib and a flanged, hollowed hilt. In flanged hilt swords and daggers, such as this superb example, the hilt and blade have been cast together in a single piece, with raised flanges to the hilt’s edges, hollowed to hold wood or ivory inlay. The beauty and the refinement of this weapon with traces of gold gilt suggest that the dagger might have been used in ceremonial and religious offices rather than in war or combat. Blades of this type are more commonly found in the territories of ancient Western Persia (modern Iran) and were used from the late Bronze Age onwards. A superb example and rare!
Ancient Western Persia
1800 - 600 BC
Length 21 1/4"
Provenance: Private New York collection
An extremely fine Luristan cast bronze dagger, comprising a long, pointed blade with raised mid-rib and a flanged, hollowed hilt. In flanged hilt swords and daggers, such as this superb example, the hilt and blade have been cast together in a single piece, with raised flanges to the hilt’s edges, hollowed to hold wood or ivory inlay. The beauty and the refinement of this weapon with traces of gold gilt suggest that the dagger might have been used in ceremonial and religious offices rather than in war or combat. Blades of this type are more commonly found in the territories of ancient Western Persia (modern Iran) and were used from the late Bronze Age onwards. A superb example and rare!
Ancient Western Persia
1800 - 600 BC
Length 21 1/4"
Provenance: Private New York collection
An extremely fine Luristan cast bronze dagger, comprising a long, pointed blade with raised mid-rib and a flanged, hollowed hilt. In flanged hilt swords and daggers, such as this superb example, the hilt and blade have been cast together in a single piece, with raised flanges to the hilt’s edges, hollowed to hold wood or ivory inlay. The beauty and the refinement of this weapon with traces of gold gilt suggest that the dagger might have been used in ceremonial and religious offices rather than in war or combat. Blades of this type are more commonly found in the territories of ancient Western Persia (modern Iran) and were used from the late Bronze Age onwards. A superb example and rare!