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LOT 531:
A RARE SCYTHIAN AKINAKES SWORD
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Sold for: $100
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax:
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132.39
Start price:
$
400
Estimated price :
$800 - $1,000
Buyer's Premium: 24.9%
sales tax: 6%
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A RARE SCYTHIAN AKINAKES SWORD
The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. Handwrought of iron with guard of lobate type and early ramshorn-type pommel, the straight, double blade terminating in a point. 5th-3rd century b.c.e. Excavated; grip scales lacking. Overall length 34 cm. Alexander the Great defeated the Scythians (or Saccae) at the Battle of Jaxartes in 329 b.c.e. Condition V
