A Sarmatian ring pommel dagger, Eastern Europe, Caucasus, 1st to 3rd centuries The iron, double-edged blade is completely covered with the oxidized remnants of the wooden scabbard. Bronze cross hilt with short quadrangular quillons and a ring pommel. The iron tang extends up into the pommel. Grip pieces and scabbard are decorated with gold mountings and set with hemispherical semi-precious stones. Remnants of the bronze carrying chain have been preserved. Length 27 cm. Weight 223 g. Substantially well preserved. The decorations restored. Blade and tang bro,

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