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Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A sizable example of a fine Luristani spear tip cast from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The impressive weapon features a narrow tang with a curved button end, a gently tapered tubular midsection accentuated with 3 registers of diagonal stripes, and a lengthy petaloid blade with sharpened edges and a protruding midrib. The midsection enabled the spear tip to function as a standalone weapon if it were to become separated from its pole during the heat of battle. Fine green and brown patina covers the entire armament in layers of color. Size: 19" L x 1.875" W (48.3 cm x 4.8 cm)

Provenance: private Ventura, California, USA collection, acquired through descent; ex-private Ventura, California, USA collection, acquired at auction and from private collections from 1965 to 1970

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#164142

Slight bending to overall form of blade, with small nicks along blade edges, light encrustations along handle and within some recessed areas, and light abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Great russet and green patina throughout.