Chalcolithic era copper dagger

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Chalcolithic era copper dagger

Description

Chalcolithic era copper hammered dagger blade with minute iron content, very slightly magnetic, short, wide, flat tang with remains of hammered mounting wings, Almost flat blade with weakly pronounced midrib and small flanged shoulders. Alike to Amesbury Archer's dagger. 2800-2300 BC

Catalogue Number

843758353

Category

Swords & Daggers

Period

2250-1600 BCE

Culture

Elamite, Chalcolithic

Material

Bronze alloy with minute iron content

Dimensions and weight

134 mm x 27 mm x 2,2 mm, 27,33 g.

Historical Significance

Luristan bronzes represent one of the most distinctive metalworking traditions of the ancient Near East. The Lorestan Province of western Iran was renowned for sophisticated lost-wax casting and alloy control. The semi-nomadic peoples of the Zagros Mountains produced weapons of remarkable quality combining functional utility with artistic expression.

Curator Rating

3

Comparative Examples

https://www.wessexarch.co.uk/amesbury-archer

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