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Artist / Maker : |
Unknown
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Title : |
Luristan Bronze Dagger
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Date (Execution) : |
1500-500 BC
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Geographical Origin : |
Luristan, Iran
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Cultural Group : |
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Style / Period : |
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Medium / Material : |
Bronze
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Object Type : |
daggers (weapons)
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Visual Description :
Short sword with straight, tapered blade, decorative guard and hilt area, and rounded rectangular pommel. The blade has a central rib (both sides) and its edges are rough and indented. There is virtually no guard except for the raised oval decoration at the base of the blade.
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Accession # : |
U990.5.10
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Width (cm) : |
5.50
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Height (cm) : |
39.50
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Depth (cm) : |
5.00
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Mandatory Credit : |
Gift of Dr. Bruce L. and Mrs. Dorothy E. Brown
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Artist Statement : |
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