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Ancient Luristan Bronze / Copper Spear Blades

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Ancient Luristan Bronze / Copper Spear Blades

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Description

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan, late Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 600 BCE. A collection of 4 ancient cast bronze and copper alloy blades from spears or weapons that may have been for combat or ceremonially. Each has a short hafting tang, and one is pierced through the tang, and another has piercings through the shoulders. Nice patina is present across the surfaces, with some blue areas due to metal composition! One of the most striking aspects of Luristan burials is the presence of elaborate bronze artifacts, such as weapons like daggers, swords, and spears, as well as horse trappings, quivers, and other personal belongings to denote prestige, wealth, and warrior status. Size of largest: 8.1" L x 1.5" W (20.6 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection; separately acquired from DRG Coins & Antiquities, United Kingdom, 2014 & ArtAncient, London, United Kingdom, 2014; ex-Frank Funes collection.

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Condition

Losses to the peripheries and shoulders of the spear with sharp, angular shoulders. Nicks and chips to the others. The surfaces of all may have been slightly polished in recent times, but have good remains of green patina and mineral deposits throughout.

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Ancient Luristan Bronze / Copper Spear Blades

Name: Ancient Luristan Bronze / Copper Spear Blades
SKU: 168593979
Price: 400 USD
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