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Luristan Bronze Short Sword + Spear Tip
Luristan Bronze Short Sword + Spear Tip
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Description
**Originally Listed At $500**

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A set of 2 cast-bronze weapons from ancient Luristan. First is a spear tip with perforated fins as well as a thick midrib that courses to the sharpened tip. The larger armament is a short sword with a thick tang, pointed fins, and a dramatically narrow blade. The spear tip would have been mounted to a long wooden pole while the short sword would have had a thick grip adhered to the tang. Size of largest (short sword): 16.375" L x 1.8" W (41.6 cm x 4.6 cm)

Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased from Zurqieh Antiquities, Dubai, UAE

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Condition
Each with slight bending to overall form, with minor nicks and abrasions, and small tear to blade edge of spear tip, otherwise in great condition. Wonderful patina throughout.
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Luristan Bronze Short Sword + Spear Tip

Estimate $800 - $1,200
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Starting Price $400
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