A bronze thrusting sword made using the lost wax casting technique. It has a
wide blade with a high midrib and a polygonal guard, all below a
wavy and flanged hilt. The blade was cast with the handle. The lip
surrounding the handle would have held an inlay made from bone,
wood, or some other perishable material to create a full grip.

REFERENCE #

WP_PR_1112

CIVILIZATION

Persian, 1200 B.C.E. – 800 B.C.E.

SIZE

L. 45.5 cm, 7 cm W

CONDITION

Excellent condition

PRICE

$9500

PROVENANCE

Jerusalem Private collection, formed in the 1980s.