318 - Bronze dagger, Persian culture, Iron Age (1200–800 BC)

Bronze dagger, Persian culture, Iron Age (1200–800 BC) Antique weapon made of cast bronze. Dimensions: 21.5 cm long x 3.3 cm wide. Height including base: 27 cm. This interesting dagger is attributed to ancient Persia during the Iron Age, a period characterized by significant technological, military, and cultural transformations in the societies of the Near East. The piece belongs to the metallurgical tradition that developed in the territory of present-day Iran during the second and early first millennia BC, when the manufacture of bronze weapons reached a remarkable level of technical specialization. Daggers were fundamental elements of personal weaponry, used both as instruments of combat and as objects associated with the prestige and social standing of their owners. Their manufacture required a meticulous casting and finishing process to produce a strong and functional blade. This type of weapon reflects the importance of metallurgy in ancient Iranian cultures, particularly in regions such as Luristan, where a significant production of bronze objects—including weapons, tools, and ceremonial items—flourished. The piece retains an attractive, crystallized green patina, with mineral concretions and surface deposits formed during its prolonged aging process, which add chromatic richness and highlight its archaeological character. Its apparently intact preservation is noteworthy, a circumstance of particular interest in metal objects from this period, which are usually affected by corrosion and structural alterations. The surface exhibits irregularities, oxidation, and deposits typical of metal aging. It is accompanied by a display base made of transparent plexiglass, which allows for a proper appreciation of its silhouette and formal characteristics. The proposed cultural and chronological attribution requires confirmation through specialized archaeometallurgical study. Item is located in an international warehouse (outside the EU). For shipments to the European Union, import duties and/or ...