Luristan Bronze Weapons - Dagger + Spear Tip
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Description
Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. An ensemble of 2 cast-bronze weapons including a dagger with a recessed handle and a lengthy spear tip. The spear tip features a thick midrib and a perforated tang for attachment, and the dagger bears sharpened edges and an elaborate profile for the hilt. Size of largest: 16.125" L x 1.75" W (41 cm x 4.4 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased October 18, 2015 (spear tip) and October 13, 2017 (dagger); (spear tip) ex-private Dubai, United Arab Emirates collection; (dagger) ex-private Brooklyn, New York, USA collection
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#183259
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased October 18, 2015 (spear tip) and October 13, 2017 (dagger); (spear tip) ex-private Dubai, United Arab Emirates collection; (dagger) ex-private Brooklyn, New York, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183259
Condition
Each with slight bending to overall form, light pitting and abrasions, and minor earthen deposits, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina and surface luster throughout.
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Luristan Bronze Weapons - Dagger + Spear Tip
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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