Ancient Scythian bronze dagger/sword, Akinakes, Akinak, 600-400 BC. Amazing genuine double edged, tapering bronze dagger/sword, lobed guard in the shape of stylized animals and double loop pommel, often called antenna pommel. Length: 275 mm = 27.5 cm; Weight: 350 g = 12 oz. Origin: Steppes of Eastern Europe Condition: Genuine strongly attached patina. Not attracted to the magnet. One side of the pommel is broken. Provenance: Private collection in Western Europe, Baltic country REFERENCES: Weapons of the Ancient East by M.V. Gorelik. Оружие древнего Востока, Горелик Михаил Викторович. Shipping details: We ship swords and daggers to USA, Canada, Australia, Hong Kong and some countries in Europe. We do not ship swords and daggers to Belgium, China, Russia and some other countries. Please, check restrictions customs clearance for your country, by yourself.