Lot Essay
For a similar example see no. 11.54, p. 108 in MacGregor, ed., Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of The Lord McAlpine of West Green.
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MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 1500-1300 B.C.
Details
A EUROPEAN BRONZE DAGGER BLADE
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 1500-1300 B.C.
The tapering blade lozenge in section, with beveled edges, the mid-rib rounded, the curved butt notched on either side, preserving four rivets for attachment to a separately-made hilt
12 5/8 in. (32 cm.) long
MIDDLE BRONZE AGE, CIRCA 1500-1300 B.C.
The tapering blade lozenge in section, with beveled edges, the mid-rib rounded, the curved butt notched on either side, preserving four rivets for attachment to a separately-made hilt
12 5/8 in. (32 cm.) long
Provenance
Alfred E. Mirsky (1900-1974).
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.
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