A very fine Bronze Age dagger cast from bronze featuring a slender blade tapering to a point with a central, slightly raised midrib. The blade leads to an integral concave hilt which flares out at the base. The pommel has been pieced through the centre along with a second piercing on the hilt. The end of the pommel is enriched with six incised circles with a further circle and dots inside. The sides of the hilt are elevated indicating it would have once held inlays. The dagger has been professionally cleaned. Very fine condition, small chips to the blade and the hilt's sides. Patination and encrustation to the surface. In ancient times a number of nomadic populations, such as the Medes and the Kassites settled in the Western Asiatic region. Due to the nomadic nature of the tribes, none of these bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Their artwork mainly comprises ornaments, vessels and weapons. Most of these bronze items have been recovered in funerary contexts. Measurements: (circa) L 38.8 x W 3 cm Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.