A Northern Iranian bronze sword with disc pommel, late 2nd - early 1st millennium BC, Separately forged blade in the form of a laurel leaf, with three central ridges. Maximum width of blade cm. The hilt comprised of several pieces, the central part of the handle of circular section, featuring elements held together by the tang of the blade. The lower, robust section of the handle surmounting the root of the blade flat at top and decorated at bottom with five differently sized protrusions. The handle is made up of two cylindrical tubes inserte, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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