Luristan Swords

IMAS 2

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Below are mny internla notes made after obtaining the sword

Details IMAS 3

IMAS 3 is considerably longer than INAS 1 – 53 cm compared to 49 cm. It is heavily corroded but one of the heads is relatively well preserved.

Stylistically similar to the heads of IMAS 2 but somewhat less elaborate. No fine structure in the beard (if there is one), for example.
The “animal” is less well preserved. Both have just a flat surface as “mouth”, a feature also found with other IMAS’.

An unusual feature is found at the junction of blade and hilt. It appears like iron has been “smeared on”, and these smears curve around and possibly form part of the crimp on the small site of the animal.
Several corrosion induced cracks may help to speculate about the internal structure but U will restrain myself at this point.


Looking sideways at the juncture blade - grip.


Looking “flat” on the blade where it joins the grip with the “smeared” iron

One of the animals has been lost, the other on (shown here) is in the process of falling out. Much can be seen about the crimping structure but nothing that allows some general conclusions.

The underside of the top plate has some decorations but not as elaborate as IMAS 1