Luristan Bronze Weapons - Spear Tip + Spear Butt
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Description
**Originally Listed At $400**
Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A set of 2 cast-bronze spear components from ancient Luristan. The first component is a rectangular spear butt attached to a cylindrical socketing shaft. The larger components is the spear tip, a lengthy blade with broad lower fins and a curved tang for attachment. Both have developed layers of naturally-occurring patina over the centuries in mottled hues of green and brown. Size of largest: 14.125" L x 1.2" W (35.9 cm x 3 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired 2017; ex-Mohawk Arms, New York, New York, USA
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#183193
Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A set of 2 cast-bronze spear components from ancient Luristan. The first component is a rectangular spear butt attached to a cylindrical socketing shaft. The larger components is the spear tip, a lengthy blade with broad lower fins and a curved tang for attachment. Both have developed layers of naturally-occurring patina over the centuries in mottled hues of green and brown. Size of largest: 14.125" L x 1.2" W (35.9 cm x 3 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired 2017; ex-Mohawk Arms, New York, New York, 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.
#183193
Condition
Loss to tips of each as shown. Both with slight bending to overall form, light earthen deposits, and light abrasions and nicks, otherwise in great condition. Nice patina throughout.
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Luristan Bronze Weapons - Spear Tip + Spear Butt
Estimate $600 - $900
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