Luristan Bronze Sword Hilt w/ Double-Ear Pommel
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100% of the Hammer price of all lots sold in this auction will be donated to Community Food Share by Artemis Gallery. $1.00 = 3 meals!
**Originally Listed At $500**
Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A fine bronze sword hilt cast via the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique. The weapon boasts a solid rectangular handle and a flared neck with two lattice-patterned bands enclosing a horizontally-oriented linear band which comprise the hand guard. The pommel exhibits a distinctive Luristani "double-ear" style comprised of two decorated semi-circular "ears" which extend outwards at right angles to the handle. Remnants of the original iron blade are still visible below the guard and present a lovely oxidized surface. Covered in green and blue-green patina, this is a fabulous example of high-quality ancient weaponry! Size: 9.75" L x 3.125" W (24.8 cm x 7.9 cm).
The "double ear" style of sword - with both bronze and iron blades - has been excavated from graves in southern Azerbaijan, the Talish and Dailaman regions of northwest Iran, and the urban sites of Geoy Tepe and Hasanlu, also in northwestern Iran. Another, with both bronze pommel and blade, was pulled from the Caspian Sea, where it may have been thrown as an offering.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
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#138592
**Originally Listed At $500**
Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A fine bronze sword hilt cast via the lost-wax (cire perdue) technique. The weapon boasts a solid rectangular handle and a flared neck with two lattice-patterned bands enclosing a horizontally-oriented linear band which comprise the hand guard. The pommel exhibits a distinctive Luristani "double-ear" style comprised of two decorated semi-circular "ears" which extend outwards at right angles to the handle. Remnants of the original iron blade are still visible below the guard and present a lovely oxidized surface. Covered in green and blue-green patina, this is a fabulous example of high-quality ancient weaponry! Size: 9.75" L x 3.125" W (24.8 cm x 7.9 cm).
The "double ear" style of sword - with both bronze and iron blades - has been excavated from graves in southern Azerbaijan, the Talish and Dailaman regions of northwest Iran, and the urban sites of Geoy Tepe and Hasanlu, also in northwestern Iran. Another, with both bronze pommel and blade, was pulled from the Caspian Sea, where it may have been thrown as an offering.
Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection
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.
#138592
Condition
Most of original iron blade missing. Surface wear and abrasions commensurate with age and use, oxidation to iron blade remnants, fading to some finer linear details, and light roughness across most surfaces. Nice earthen deposits as well as great green and blue-green patina throughout. Old inventory label on verso of handle.
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“To eliminate hunger in Boulder and Broomfield Counties through engagement, collaboration, and leadership…”
Community Food Share is a Feeding America food bank serving those in need with access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education, with a special emphasis on children, seniors, and other populations of greatest need.
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Luristan Bronze Sword Hilt w/ Double-Ear Pommel
Estimate $400 - $600
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