BRONZE KNIFE,

XII-XI century B.C.
Central Asia

The handle and blade were cast in one piece forming a curve. Handle decorated with beaded borders along the edges and terminated by ring pommel with three knobs.
L. 8.9″(22.5 cm).
See: Davis-Kimbal J. Nomads of the Eurasian steppes in the Early Iron Age, Zinat Press, CA, 1995, pg. 322, fig. 1.