Iron Age Thracian Machera with Scabbard Chape

An iron machera or curved knife; the blade with one thickened edge, below which impressed blood-groove;  the guard elliptical in section; the tang flat with two rivet holes; the pommel an elliptical cap; with removable scabbard chape.

Fine condition; the metalwork stable, with accretions.

Circa 5th-2nd century BC.