SCYTHIAN ACINACES IRON DAGGER WITH COMPLETE HANDLE AND CHAPE Ca. 600 - 200 BC A Scythian iron acinaces dagger featuring a short, double-edged blade adorned with two ridges that run symmetrically down the centre. The blade is attached to an elegant V-shaped guard and a long handle which extends to a polygonal pommel. The sword has an openwork bronze chape depicting two mythological animals most likely dragons, these are typical of this culture. The metal has developed a beautiful brown-orange patina. This is an example of the typical Eurasian nomadic weapon used until the 2nd century BC. This example is from Siberia, where the people were known as Scythians or Scytho-Siberians. Size: 95-575mm x 55-56mm; Weight: 485g Provenance: Private London collection, acquired on the European art market prior 2000. This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. This piece is accompanied by a historical report from Alessandro Neri, an international Cultural Heritage expert based in Florence, Italy.