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ariel · 31st October 2005, 12:02 AM

Over the years I have noticed a steady stream of "Luristan swords" on e-bay. There is virtually no day without yet another 2-3 being offered for sale, and all are advertised as 8th-10th century BCE.
Either these Luristani people had more swords per capita than there are guns in Texas or...
Are these real? Most of them? Some of them?
Any connection with the Chinese bronze "Warring States Swords" for $0.99 with $200 shipping?

31st October 2005, 12:02 AM	#1
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Luristan Sword Over the years I have noticed a steady stream of "Luristan swords" on e-bay. There is virtually no day without yet another 2-3 being offered for sale, and all are advertised as 8th-10th century BCE. Either these Luristani people had more swords per capita than there are guns in Texas or... Are these real? Most of them? Some of them? Any connection with the Chinese bronze "Warring States Swords" for $0.99 with $200 shipping?