Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. Late Bronze Age to early Iron Age, Ancient Near East bronze dagger with a triangular, leaf-shaped blade and a gently curved hilt terminating in a stylised ram's head pommel. The blade is flat with a subtle midrib and small lateral projections at the base, suggesting a developed and deliberate design. The hilt is decorated with incised linear motifs. -> It seems that daggers like this were not just made to be used in battle, but instead to show status or as votive weapons. In ancient mythology, a ram's head often symbolized various concepts, including strength, power, and fertility. Length: ± 28,5 cm Condition: Good and solid condition. Rams' head is slightly bent. Nice malachite patina with some encrustations of sand. Signs of wear and minor surface irregularities consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format).