Near East, Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 800 BCE. A bronze cast Luristan mace-head in a tubular form with twelve faceted phalanges in three rows around the center, and a simple upper and lower rim. Nice green patina throughout with encrustation in recessed areas. I'm sure this ancient weapon caused some serious damage back in its heyday! Size: 2.5" at widest x 1.75" H (6.4 cm x 4.4 cm)

This piece comes to us from the esteemed collection of ancient weaponry and bronzes of the late expert John Piscopo. During his lifetime, Mr. Piscopo amassed an impressive ensemble of swords, knives, axes, daggers, and other weapons from ancient Greece, Rome, the Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, and many other lands. A knowledgeable connoisseur with a keen eye, Mr. Piscopo understood how to discern between reproductions and authentic weaponry. Given the vast number of fakes on the market offered to unsuspecting collectors, Mr. Piscopo took special care to assure that his collection only included genuine pieces. What’s more, he stood on the frontlines of the fight to stop the illicit looting of historical sites.

Provenance: Ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.

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Old chips to upper and lower rims and one of the faceted phalanges. Gorgeous green patina with encrustation to recessed areas.