Lot 678
A Large and Imposing Gangetic Valley "Antenna Sword." Ancient India, Uttar Pradesh, c. 1500-1200 BC. Sword of cast and wrought copper. The narrow triangular blade having a sharply carinated reinforcing central rib and thickend tip, strengthened for piercing. The blade ends terminating in rounded barbs. The sword's tang of flattened rectangular section, a thick sliver of which has been peeled back to form a very sharp, rounded barb. It is this feature which earns this class of weapon its nickname. A few minor dents along the blade, otherwise with good green patina under cleanable encrustations. Pleasing example, and not often seen. Length: 19-1/8".
Estimated Value $350-UP.
Ex Gangetic "Hoard," sold Sotheby's NY, 9-20/21-85, lot 334.
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