A Northern Iranian bronze sword, 13th - 11th century BC, Forged in two parts. The circular handle forged over the tang, with a conical pommel, ending in a hemispherical knob with a groove around the lower edge. The conical pommel with three decorative borders of overlapping, embossed lines running around its surface. At the lower edge, the grip extending down into a horizontal, narrow hilt, the ends of which are bent back and downwards to embrace the blade. Long, narrow blade, the outside edge rapier-like with a massive, domed centre, the cutting, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available
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