Arms & Armour, Pre-Columbian, Asian and Ethno
By Scollard Auctions
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Jan 30, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Auction featuring arms and armour from cultures around the world as well as ancient and pre-Columbian lots. Includes a wide variety of Chinese, Japanese and Islamic antiques. Native American jewelry, carved African pieces and much more. Come explore
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LOT 23:
Extremely Rare Luristan Iron Mask Sword, circa 900BCE
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Sold for: $425
Price including buyer’s premium and sales tax:
$
572.42
Start price:
$
250
Estimated price :
$1,000 - $2,000
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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Extremely Rare Luristan Iron Mask Sword, circa 900BCE
Extremely rare museum quality Luristan "Iron Mask" sword circa 900 BCE. Sword features disc pommel with rams or lion heads to either side. This museum worthy sword was brought to the United States from Turkey in the 1950s by legendary arms dealer, Martin B. Retting and has been in private display since. A unique opportunity to acquire a genuine 3000 year old Luristan Iron Mask sword. Size 19 1/4" L, blade 13 1/4" L
Provenance: Martin B Retting, legendary arms collector, aquired in the 1950's.
Condition: Excavated condition
