10-12-201310-12-2013
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Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2678BBoston
October 12, 2013 11:00 AMCalender
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Three Bronze Daggers

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$523$425
Auction: Asian Works Of Art - 2678BLocation: BostonDate / Time: October 12, 2013 11:00AM

Description:

Three Bronze Daggers, probably north west Persia, approximately 1st millennium BC, tapering blades, one with raised braid-pattern mid-rib and crescentic guard, one with raised mid-rib, the cylindrical grip molded with pairs of encircling ribs between the crescentic pommel and guard, and one with double-crescent pommel and shaped grip, blade with broad flattened mid-rib, lg. to 19 3/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,000

verdigris and malachite encrustation throughout, minor corrosion


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Keywords

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