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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#183350
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
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.
#183350
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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