Western Asia / Luristan Bronze Spear, ex-Piscopo
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**Originally Listed At $150**
Western Asia, probably Luristan (Iran), ca. 1000 BCE. A thin cast bronze blade with a pronounced midrib and a tang for attachment to a handle (the tang would once have been much longer). This example has a gorgeous blue patina, rare in bronze from Western Asia, indicating a high level of tin in the bronze alloy. Size: 1.4" W x 10.6" H (3.6 cm x 26.9 cm); 11.65" H (29.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection; ex John Piscopo, California, USA
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#125313
Western Asia, probably Luristan (Iran), ca. 1000 BCE. A thin cast bronze blade with a pronounced midrib and a tang for attachment to a handle (the tang would once have been much longer). This example has a gorgeous blue patina, rare in bronze from Western Asia, indicating a high level of tin in the bronze alloy. Size: 1.4" W x 10.6" H (3.6 cm x 26.9 cm); 11.65" H (29.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection; ex John Piscopo, California, USA
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.
#125313
Condition
The edges of the blade are worn and slightly corroded. End of tang is probably an ancient loss. Beautiful blue patina on surface.
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Western Asia / Luristan Bronze Spear, ex-Piscopo
Estimate $200 - $300
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