ANCIENT BRONZE DAGGER

Western Asiatic/Aegan, ca. 1200-700 BC
A bronze dagger with its beautifully-shaped blade tapering to a sharp point and a round-section hilt masterfully crafted with a discoid pommel. A circular crescent guard encloses the upper part of the midrib, overlapping the hilt and enhancing the blade's durability and strength. Bronze weaponry in the Bronze Age of Western Asia was a crucial element of warfare and social status. The mastery of bronze casting and the use of weapons in warfare and hunting was significant factor in the rise and fall of many empires during this period. The Western Asiatic region was renowned for its impressive bronze weapons, which were frequently adorned with intricate designs and motifs, as is exemplified by this magnificent dagger.
Size: L:365mm / W:45mm ; 290g
Provenance: Private UK collection; From an old London collection formed in the 1990s.
Estimate: GBP 600 - 900