art-of-swords:Bronze Short SwordDated: 1200 BCECulture: PersianMeasurements: overall length 14 inche
art-of-swords:Bronze Short SwordDated: 1200 BCECulture: PersianMeasurements: overall length 14 inchesProvenance: Ex. British Private CollectionAn ancient Persian bronze short sword or dagger, dating to approximately 1200 - 800 B.C.E.. The weapon is cast in one piece, with a fanned pommel and recessed hilt which would have once been decorated with wood or bone inlays.Source: Copyright © 2013 Ancient Art -- source link