Lot 98:
A RARE SCYTHIAN AKINAKES SWORD
Sold for: $200
Description
The akinakes was made famous by the nomadic Scythians, adopted by the Persians and ultimately, the Greeks. Handwrought of iron with guard of bilobate type and early crescent pommel, with straight, tapering double blade. 5th-3rd century b.c.e. Excavated. Overall length 33.1cm. Alexander the Great defeated the Scythians (or Saccae) at the Battle of Jaxartes in 329 b.c.e. Condition V
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