Lot 488

Luristan Bronze Short Sword | Blood Ridge & Ribbed Hilt

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Luristan Bronze Short Sword | Blood Ridge & Ribbed Hilt

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

Starting Bid: $1,000

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June 12, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Luristan. Ancient Near East, ca. 700 BCE. Bronze short sword having a tapered blade with a raised blood ridge on both sides; having a crescentic guard hilt section and a hand grip which are both decorated with a linear ribbed design, tang type pommel. The blade has been rejoined to the guard. Size: 19.375”L (49.2cm).

Provenance: Private NYC. collection, by descent from Frishman Galleries, Tel Aviv, acquired 1970’s.

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Item # 71489

  • Condition: Overall rich blue-green surface patina. A large portion of the guard has been restored. Otherwise intact.

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