A Luristan bronze eared dagger

A Luristan bronze eared dagger, the pommel is distinctively shaped like a human ear, known as "Ear dagger".

Reference:

Moshtagh Khorasani, Manouchehr., Bronze and iron weapons from Luristan., Antiguo Oriente, Volumen 7, 2009, p.212, Figure.3

https://repositorio.uca.edu.ar/bitstream/123456789/7229/1/bronze-iron-weapons-luristan.pdf

Similar example:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27623

Origin:

Circa 800 B.C., Luristan / Western Iran

Dimensions:

Length: 32 cm

Condition:

Heavily oxidized, with minor ancient loss on the blade. Presented on a custom display stand.

Availability: In Stock

A Luristan bronze eared dagger

Stock Number:

y4450

$ 1250.00