Ancient Luristan Bronze Spear Butts
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Description
Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A set of 2 cast-bronze spear butts, each with a stocky lower spike. The first spear butt features an open socketing shaft of cylindrical form while the larger exhibits a closed shaft with attachment holes and an upper loop. Size of largest: 13" L x 1.01" W x 1.00" H (33 cm x 2.6 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection; ex-John Piscapo Estate, San Diego, California, USA
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#183176
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection; ex-John Piscapo Estate, San Diego, California, USA
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.
#183176
Condition
Both with minor abrasions and pitting commensurate with age, with light earthen deposits, and some areas of light roughness, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout.
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Ancient Luristan Bronze Spear Butts
Estimate $600 - $900
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Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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