Thank you Jean Luc , interesting pairing. While these two items may have been paired in offering, it does not necessarily mean they were from the same archaeological deposit unless so specified.
That eliminates corroboration with the Luristan sword, which would have been helpful as it is much more definitive in form.
This dagger is pretty nondescript, and as you say, without pommel which is a great identifying feature, it is a blade, guard and tang.
With the state of the metal and encrustation I think probably more scientific analysis is probably warranted.
You continue finding fascinating stuff!!
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