Ancient Amlash Bronze Sword Caspian Sea Area Early 1st Millennium. B.C.

This exquisite ancient artifact is a bronze sword from the North-Western Asiatic "Amlash" region, which dates back to the 10th-8th century B.C. The sword was discovered in the vicinity of the Caspian Sea area and is a rare find. The intricate design of the hilt is formed of two segments, with the grip featuring a square section. The disk pommel is extended to a conical molding, making it visually striking. The penannular guard is elliptical in shape and holds a double-edged tapering blade with a flattened central rib. The sword's design is both elegant and functional, with the flattened central rib providing added strength to the blade.

This ancient bronze sword is a testament to the craftsmanship of the ancient world and provides a glimpse into the rich history of the North-Western Asiatic region.

REFERENCES:

A comparable sword is in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection in New York.

Which can also be viewed online. Please see the links below:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/32...

A similar sword is published in the book "The Art of Ancient: Copper and Bronze" by Houshang Mahboubia. Page 310. No.392.

We will provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references and a certificate of authenticity.

MEASUREMENTS: Overall length: 55.5 cm (21.65 inches).

WEIGHT: 632 grams.

CONDITION: Showing the age and usage, with a lovely green patina and earth encrustation, the blade is slightly bent with some notches on the edges.

Since the sword was photographed in a studio setting, it appears more glittery and lighter in the pictures than it actually is.

PROVENANCE: Ex-private old Canadian collection of antiques and antiquities formed in the 1980s.