Ancient Asian - Bronze dagger of the Dong Son culture - 1200 / 800 BC

Bronze cast dagger, with a typical shape and a hole for the insertion of an ivory or wood hilt. At the guard, two lugs This magnificent piece of ancient weaponry comes from the Dong Son culture, centered in the Red River valley in northern Vietnam. Little is known about this culture apart from its bronze casting know-how. Mounted on a custom pedestal. Size: The dagger itself measures 20.6 cm. Showcased by a bespoke support Good condition, with oxidation and surface wear. Old private collection from Brabant. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot. The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export licence, are arranged. (Cultural object passport) The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days All items from the seller are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

Estimate:£716.7

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