You are considering a rare, attractive bronze full handled Dagger from Bronze Age Persia dating to around 1200-800 BC.
This fantastic weapon has survived Intact and Untouched.
It is aerodynamic, and enjoys a gorgeous olive green patina and age related encrustation.
Overall length: 13 1/2 inches.
Old English collection via auction house, UK.
These Persian / Luristan daggers were widely distributed in all parts of the Persian Empire, which in antiquity extended from Cyprus to the Near East.
For similar quality weapons from ancient Cyprus, please consult "Art of Ancient Cyprus" by Desmond Morris.
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