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Ca. 500 BC. An iron sword with a broad double-edged blade tapering to an elongated point. The blade has near-parallel cutting edges in the upper section, then narrows steadily towards the tip. A short rectangular tang extends from the shoulders and ends in a simple bar pommel. For similar see: E. Maniotis, D. Klochko, The Arched Sleeved Sword Guards from Pre-Scythian Time to the Byzantine and Islamic Realms, fig. 4.1. Size: 795mm x 90mm; Weight: 495g Provenance: Private London collection; formerly in Austrian private collection 1980s-early1990s This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.
Estimate:$1,364.1
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Four ancient Byzantine knitting needles including silver knitting needle
05/20/2026

$40.29
Est: $54.21