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Bactrian civilization, 3rd to 2nd century B.C. Rare and superb bronze dagger, with elaborate relief decoration depicting a seated divinity (Gilgamesh?) at the end of the hilt and a reclining chimera in the middle. Beautiful green and russet crusty patina.
This high-quality creation shows
Mesopotamian aesthetic influence.
Length 29.8 cm. The scale indicator on the last photograph is a small model of a lighter from a well-known brand.
Good condition.
Provenance: very fine collection of an aesthete specialized in ancient civilizations.
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