26th Jun, 2024 11:00
Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
122
‡ A LURISTAN COPPER ALLOY SWORD, PROBABLY 10TH/9TH CENTURY B.C.
with tapering double-edged slender blade formed with a low rounded medial ridge on each face, copper alloy hilt (now detached) enclosing the forte, rectangular grip with a raised moulding, and pronounced eared pommel, 94.5 cm overall
Provenance
Martin Retting Collection (acquired circa 1969)
A related sword, excavated at Ardabil, Northwest Iran, is preserved in the British Museum (museum no. 124630).
Sold for £700
with tapering double-edged slender blade formed with a low rounded medial ridge on each face, copper alloy hilt (now detached) enclosing the forte, rectangular grip with a raised moulding, and pronounced eared pommel, 94.5 cm overall
Provenance
Martin Retting Collection (acquired circa 1969)
A related sword, excavated at Ardabil, Northwest Iran, is preserved in the British Museum (museum no. 124630).
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024
Viewing
Public Exhibition
Sunday 23rd June: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 24th June: 10:00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am
