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289 - Western Siberian Iron Knife with Handle in the Shape of a Raptor. Circa 10th century A.D. Single-edged iron blade attached to the hexagonal baluster in high-tin bronze; triple band forming a collar at the transition to the figural butt formed as a pecking raptor with long claws sitting on a stylised tree; annular punched eyes and pellets on the wings and the interior of the tree; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar handle in a longer sword in Erenburg, B., Animal Style (in Russian), Perm, 2014, p.69. 155 grams total, knife: 17 cm, 17.9 cm wide including stand (6 3/4 in. (7 in.)). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.)
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Western Siberian Iron Knife with Handle in the Shape of a Raptor. Circa 10th century A.D. Single-edged iron blade attached to the hexagonal baluster in high-tin bronze; triple band forming a collar at the transition to the figural butt formed as a pecking raptor with long claws sitting on a stylised tree; annular punched eyes and pellets on the wings and the interior of the tree; mounted on a custom-made stand. Cf. similar handle in a longer sword in Erenburg, B., Animal Style (in Russian), Perm, 2014, p.69. 155 grams total, knife: 17 cm, 17.9 cm wide including stand (6 3/4 in. (7 in.)). (For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price.) Ex W.L., USA, early 1990s. with Artemis Gallery, 26 September 2016, USA. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate no.13528-263112. Objects created in the West Siberian animal style served as ornamentation, offered protection against evil forces, and brought good fortune, while simultaneously signalling the high status of their owners. The West Siberian animal style represents a vivid artistic chapter in the history of the peoples of Western Siberia. Today, it is recognised, alongside the well-known Scytho-Siberian and Permian animal styles, as a distinct cultural phenomenon. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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