Wide Persian sword with both handle and blade cast from a single length of bronze. A high ridge runs centrally along the blade. The blade’s base connects to a thick guard of raised embellishment. The grip is ribbed and contains four raised beads on either side. Concave pommel with raised peen.

REFERENCE #

WP_PR_1084

CIVILIZATION

Persian, 1200 B.C.E. – 800 B.C.E.

SIZE

L. 46.8 cm

CONDITION

Fine condition

PRICE

Sold

PROVENANCE

The Baidun Collection. Purchased from the Jerusalem Local Market, 1980’s.