Luristan Bronze Dagger & Copper Spear Tip - Feb 26, 2024 | Artemis Gallery In Co
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Luristan Bronze Dagger & Copper Spear Tip

Related Daggers

More Items in Persian Daggers

View More

Recommended Weapons & Armor

View More
item-171913448=1
item-171913448=2
item-171913448=3
item-171913448=4
item-171913448=5
Luristan Bronze Dagger & Copper Spear Tip
Luristan Bronze Dagger & Copper Spear Tip
Item Details
Description
**First Time At Auction**

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. Two ancient armaments covered in green and brown patina. First is a copper spear tip with a petaloid blade and a tapered tang meant to attach to a lengthy wooden pole. The larger artifact is a dagger bearing a broad blade, a shallow midrib, and a recessed handle meant to hold decorative inlays. Size of largest: 12.5" L x 1.75" W (31.8 cm x 4.4 cm)

Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased 11/11/2017 (dagger); (dagger): ex-private Cass City, Michigan, 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.

#183425
Condition
Loss to tip of dagger blade as shown; spear tip is intact. Each piece with abrasions and nicks, light earthen deposits, and slight bending to overall form, otherwise in great condition. Nice patina throughout.
Buyer's Premium
  • 27.5%

Luristan Bronze Dagger & Copper Spear Tip

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
See Sold Price
Starting Price $500
4 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, us
Offers In-House Shipping

Payment
Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

badge TOP RATED
Louisville, CO, United States7,931 Followers
Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
TOP