A Northern Iranian bronze sword, 10th - 9th century BC, The bronze sword forged in two parts, the root of the blade overlaid by the grip, which extends down into a sharp point on each side. Of rectangular cross-section, the hilt reinforced at the upper and lower edges. The saddle-shaped, hollow pommel sloping up into fans on each side, these both extending outwards and edged with a profiled moulding. Narrow blade, slightly curving towards the centre, with a low, offset bevel. Exquisite green patina, both smooth and lustrous, somewhat rough in pla, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 10th-9th, ancient, bronze, century, iranian, northern, sword, world