Ancient Scythian Authentic Iron Dagger // Museum Display

This jaw-dropping collection from RARE-T features a staggering array of authentic artifacts, antiques, meteorites, oddities, skulls, and cruelty-free taxidermy from various eras in history, in rare and luxury form. Each one was acquired in accordance to the import restrictions on archaeological material, which are intended to reduce the incentive for pillage and trafficking of illegal antiquities.

This custom museum display showcases an absolute masterpiece- an extremely rare, authentic Scythian Iron Dagger dating from circa 800 BC to 300 AD. The Scythians, who were among the earliest peoples to master mounted warfare, and were also known as Scythe, Saka, Sakae, Sai, Iskuzai, or Askuzai - Eurasian nomads, who were mentioned by the literate peoples to their south as inhabiting large areas of the western and central Eurasian Steppe from about the 9th century BC up until the 4th century AD. The "classical Scythians" known to ancient Greek historians, agreed to be mainly located in the northern Black Sea and fore-Caucasus region. Other Scythian groups documented by Assyrian, Achaemenid and Chinese sources show that they also existed in Central Asia.

Based in what is modern-day Ukraine, Southern European Russia and Crimea, the western Scythians were ruled by a wealthy class known as the Royal Scythes. The Scythians established and controlled the Silk Road, a vast trade network connecting Greece, Persia, India and China, and are thought to have contributed to the contemporary flourishing of those civilizations.

The western Scythians suffered a major defeat against Macedonia in the 4th century BC and were subsequently gradually conquered by the Sarmatians. The Scythians and their closely related Sarmatians were eventually assimilated and absorbed by the Proto-Slavic population of the region.

It's protected under plexiglass in a custom museum display to keep it looking pristine, ensuring protection of your investment while allowing you to fully appreciate this piece of collectible ancient history. The customized descriptive metallic plaque, in addition to the detailed finishing, add to the elegant and sophisticated, gallery-quality aesthetic. Unique and one-of-a-kind, you'll receive the exact piece shown in the photos. Complete with a certificate of authenticity, this piece is an exciting investment that will only get better with age.