BRONZE AGE ACHAEMENID LAPIS LAZULI INLAID DAGGER Circa 6th-5th century BC with later inlay A cast bronze dagger with lapis lazuli decoration on the hilt; the lentoid-section blade triangular with two convergent bands of four grooves and crescents between at the top; the guard an elliptical-section flange with the grip emerging above; the pommel formed from two later pelta-shaped blocks of lapis lazuli attached to a flange above the grip, with two further triangular blocks inset above the junction with the guard; supplied with a custom-made display stand. Bronze and lapis lazuli, 330 grams, 34 cm including stand (13 1/2"). Extremely fine condition, smooth patination. Extremely rare. [No Reserve] Provenance Property of a European Gentleman living in London; acquired in the UK before 1980.
BRONZE AGE ACHAEMENID LAPIS LAZULI INLAID DAGGER Circa 6th-5th century BC with later inlay A cast bronze dagger with lapis lazuli decoration on the hilt; the lentoid-section blade triangular with two convergent bands of four grooves and crescents between at the top; the guard an elliptical-section flange with the grip emerging above; the pommel formed from two later pelta-shaped blocks of lapis lazuli attached to a flange above the grip, with two further triangular blocks inset above the junction with the guard; supplied with a custom-made display stand. Bronze and lapis lazuli, 330 grams, 34 cm including stand (13 1/2"). Extremely fine condition, smooth patination. Extremely rare. [No Reserve] Provenance Property of a European Gentleman living in London; acquired in the UK before 1980.
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