BRONZE AGE / EARLY GREEK PERIOD DAGGER WITH RINGS ON THE POMMEL

Ca. 1200 - 800 BC. A bronze dagger with a leaf-shaped, double-edged blade tapering to a sharp point, with a central channel extending along its length. A curved guard separates the blade from the straight grip, decorated with five bosses. The hilt terminates in a broad pommel with projecting lateral arms, each fitted with a small ring. Size: 550mm x 65mm; Weight: 565g Provenance: From a private UK collection; ex R.A. collection, assembled since the 1970s. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.

Estimate:£800

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