Near Eastern Luristan Bronze Blade, Zagros Highlands

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Ancient Near East, Western Persia, Luristan, ca. 1200–800 BCE. A cast-bronze dagger with a tapering blade rising from a ribbed midsection to a flanged hilt and open pommel. The surface carries earthen mineral crust and green cupric patina consistent with burial. The form is associated with the bronze-working tradition of the Zagros highlands, where arms, horse tackle, and votive bronzes were produced. Weapons of this type are documented in quantity from cemeteries in the region. Size: 13.9" L x 1.1" W (35.3 cm L x 2.8 cm W). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #203812

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