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Scythian Akinakes
The Acinaces (also akinakes or akinaka), from the Greek word ἀκινάκης. 
The Akinakes is of Scythian origin and between the 7th and 2nd century B C in use 
Period: 6th to 5th century B C 
Material: Iron 
total length: 262mm 
Blade: two-bladed with double-edged midrib 
Condition: very good condition, professionally cleaned and preserved
The seller guarantees that this object has been acquired legally. 
The Akinakes stems from an old German collection and has been legally acquired and administered in the 1980’s
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6th to 5th century B C

Scythian Akinakes - 262mm

Archaeology

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Period

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)

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Fineness

18 kt.

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Egyptian mythological figures

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