Luristan Bronze Dagger or Short Sword, ca. 1000 BC. Cast bronze, with a tapering, double-edged with slight central ridge. The blade terminates in a distinctive eared pommel of crescent form, characteristic of Luristan bronze weaponry. The compact, balanced form and carefully articulated hilt reflect the distinctive metallurgical and stylistic traditions of the ancient Luristan region. From the Mark Gibbons Collection. L. 13 3/8" (34 cm)..