Bronze sword or large dagger from ancient Persia (c. 1200 BC). It comes from the ancient Marlik culture of northwestern Iran. The pommel was formerly adorned with an inlay of a material, The fuze is decorated with circular ribs and is perforated to also contain inlays. The blade is triangular with a central rib. The patina is green with some shades of brown and some interesting crystalline formations. The total length of this piece exceeds 43 cm. For more information on similar types, see Book "Arms and Armor" by Manoucher Khorasani, pp. 59 and 71. An almost identical piece is illustrated in "Bronze and Iron" by Oscar Muscarella page 102.
Perfectly preserved. Certainly one of the finest examples of this type of sword that can be found.
Amazing Ancient Greek Period Bronze Sword with beautiful slender blade, thick midrib. The hilt finished with D-shaped stone pommel