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castellum aquilonis 3rd November 2013 11:47 PM
Early Iron Luristan Short Sword
 
3 Attachment(s)
Blade Length : 35,5 cm
Hilt Length: 14 cm
Hilt width at blade connection : 6cm
Blade width : 2,8 cm to 3 cm
Overall length 49,5 cm

Robert 4th November 2013 12:27 AM
Photos would be of great help.

Robert

colin henshaw 6th November 2013 10:12 AM
Interesting piece, thanks for posting. The form of the hilt reminds me of those Sudanese short swords. Wonder if there is any possible connection there ?

Iain 6th November 2013 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by colin henshaw
Interesting piece, thanks for posting. The form of the hilt reminds me of those Sudanese short swords. Wonder if there is any possible connection there ?
An interesting thought Colin. You mean the hilts like this? http://oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2214 There are certainly some broad visual similarities.

colin henshaw 6th November 2013 05:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Iain
An interesting thought Colin. You mean the hilts like this? http://oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2214 There are certainly some broad visual similarities.
Yes, that's it Iain. There is also another similarly hilted sword from the Sudan, but with a wooden and sometimes bone hilt, but a longer blade. Other Sudanese items of material culture are thought to originate from Ancient Egypt/Nubia, such as headrests and lyres. H'mm...


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