A Siberian Bronze Dagger
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A Siberian Bronze Dagger
2nd Millenium B.C.
In excavated condition, with tapering double-edged blade with rounded medial ridge along both sides, integral grip comprising quillon-block, ribbed grip of square section with ovoidal piercing above and below on each side, and arched openwork pommel with raised medial band along the top
39.5 cm. overall
Sold for £625 inc. premium

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    Found in the Kuban region of Southern Russia at an unknown date

    Literature:
    Hoffmeyer, cat. no. 5, pp. 24 and 25, fig. 5

Category: Arms and Armour

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