AUCTIONS IMPERIAL ARMS & ARMOR NOV 2024

A RARE KHAZAR RITUALLY KILLED SWORD

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $400

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The blade of characteristic Khazar form, thick, shallowly curved and wrought with a raised back edge or yelman, the iron guard slightly bowed, with rhombus ecusson and bead finials. Retains its flattened, cylindrical pommel fitted with an acrylic grip for display. 9th-10th century. Excavated. As found. Known as a ?killed? sword, indicating the blade had been heated and bent at angles in order to render it unusable once interred with a Khazar warrior. Ex-Egil Haggmann Collection, N.Y. 1974. Overall length 39.5cm. Condition V.