6th-5th century BC. A bronze two-edged dagger comprising a triangular blade with midrib extending to the rounded tip, flat-section grip with dentilled detailing to edges flanking high-relief chevron ornament extending to an arched lower guard with lobe finials; the pommel formed as an integral figure of a zebu modelled in the round; accompanied by a custom-made stand. Cf. Bonora, G.L. & Marzatico, F., Ori dei Cavalieri delle Steppe, Milan, 2007, p.125, item 10, for type.389 grams total, 37.3cm including stand (14 3/4"). Previously the property of a London gentleman; acquired on the London art market, 1970-1980; this lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by AIAD certificate number no. 10336-168739.