Scythian Crescent-Hilted Short Sword
Oct 14, 2019 13:43:48 GMT
Post by Jack Loomes on Oct 14, 2019 13:43:48 GMT
5th-4th century BC
An iron short sword with slender lanceolate blade, lobed lower guard, rectangular grip with notched edges, scrolled antenna finial.
574 grams, 55.5cm (21 3/4").
Very fine condition; professionally cleaned and conserved.
Provenance
From the family collection of a South East London collector; formerly acquired in the 1960s.
Source: timelineauctions.com/lot/crescent-hilted-short-sword/150726/
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