Antique Scythian Sword Akinak with a Zoomorphic Hilt,

4th - 3rd centuries BC.

No restoration.

Iron.

Extremely rare +++

Weight - grams.

Length -60 cm.

Item from a private collection.

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Authentic Antique Scythian Iron Akinak Sword – 4th–3rd Century BC

An extremely rare and historically significant Scythian Akinak sword, dating to the 4th–3rd centuries BC. This type of short sword was widely used by Scythian warriors — the legendary nomadic horsemen of the Eurasian steppes.

This piece features a zoomorphic hilt design, often associated with ritual symbolism, animal worship, or tribal identity. The Scythians were known for their exquisite metalwork and combat skill, and swords like this were both deadly weapons and status symbols.

Material: Iron

Origin: Scythian culture, likely modern-day Ukraine or southern Russia

Period: 4th–3rd century BC

Style: Akinak – short sword, with zoomorphic hilt

Condition: Stable iron structure with age-related wear and patina. Signs of burial oxidation; partially preserved hilt form.

Length: [insert measurement here – e.g., 60 cm

Provenance: Private Eastern European collection

This is a museum-grade piece ideal for collectors of ancient weapons, nomadic cultures, or pre-Roman steppe history.

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