![Luristan spearhead: ITEM: Spearhead MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Luristan PERIOD: 2nd - 1st millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 212 mm x 25 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acqu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742516_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
Bronze Weapons & Armor
![Luristan spearhead: ITEM: Spearhead MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Luristan PERIOD: 2nd - 1st millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 212 mm x 25 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection, acqu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742516_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![CELTIC BRONZE ARROW HEAD: Ca. 500 - 100 BCA Celtic bronze arrowhead with a long cone to house a wooden shaft. The point is composed of two very elongated and sharp wings on either side of the triangle that forms the central pa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105748_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE BATTLE DOUBLE AXE HEAD: Ca. 1200 - 800 BCA Western Asiatic bronze axe-head with an imposing blade extending from a lengthy neck with a down-swept blade on the reverse. The surfaces display layers of naturally-occurring patin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321412_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![GREEK HOPLITE MASSIVE BRONZE SPEAR: Ca. 1000 - 800 BCA Greek Hoplite bronze spearhead with a triangular-shaped blade and a pronounced midrib running its entire length. The blade tapers to a sharp point, and the shoulders of the spearhea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333436/180105749_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718399129)
![Bronze Age miniature votive Palstave axehead: ITEM: Miniature votive Palstave axehead MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Bronze Age PERIOD: 2nd millenium B.C DIMENSIONS: 25 mm x 45 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English priva](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742548_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE AXE WITH A HEAD OD STAG: Ca. 1200 - 800 BCA bronze socketed axe head with a circular socketing hole, a slender pickaxe-like blade, and a reverse side shaped like a stylised stag. A thick green patina has formed due to age. Fo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321414_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![SUPERB BACTRIAN BRONZE BATTLE AXE: Ca. 2500 - 2000 BCA Bactrian bronze votive axe that would have been placed atop a standard for ceremonial purposes. It has a small, round socket and one side is decorated with the image of a stylised](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321403_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![KOBAN BRONZE AXE HEAD: Ca. 1200 - 700 BCA bronze axe-head from the Koban culture. It has a hammer on the left side, and an axe head on the right side. The middle of the axe has a hole for a wooden handle to be inserted. The](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180461142_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718893652)
![EUROPEAN BRONZE AGE DAGGER WITH HANDLE: Ca. 1200 - 800 BCAn European bronze sword, prized for its design and craftsmanship. The blade widens from the hilt to a pointed tip with a raised midrib for strength. The hilt, made separately, featur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321610_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718893653)
![Archaic Bronze Dagger: An archaic bronze dagger with engraved scroll design and tail-form handle. 2in tall x 16in wide. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC curbside delivery, and international third-party shipper inform](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081770_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![Elamite arrowhead: ITEM: Arrowhead MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Elamite, Middle period PERIOD: 1200 - 800 B.C DIMENSIONS: 145 mm x 22 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742500_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![A western European Palstave axe, Late Bronze Age, 13th century B.C.: A western European Palstave axe, Late Bronze Age, 13th century B.C.Leicht einwärts gewölbter Nacken. Schmales Hinterteil mit oberständigen, leicht nach innen gebogenen Randleisten, die bereits in L](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179706523_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
![KOBAN CULTURE DECORATED BRONZE AXE: Ca. 900 - 700 BCA rare bronze axe featuring a beautifully formed crescentic blade, a central hole for the insertion of a wooden handle, and three hatched ribs with a rope-like form that helps to stren](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180461141_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718893652)
![Bronze gilt inlaid with jewelry dragon pattern carving axe: Bronze gilt inlaid with jewelry dragon pattern carving axeHigh 48.5cm long 21.5cm wide 3.5cm2457g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8068/332653/179446215_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718066368)
![Bronze Sculpture Spear By David Alfaro Siqueiros: Old Recast sculpture is in perfect condition.DESCRIPTION OF THE ARTICLE:TITLE: "LAUNCH"AUTHOR: DAVID ALFARO SIQUEIROSMATERIAL: BRONZEMEASURES WITHOUT BASE: HEIGHT 27 cm x WIDTH 39 cm x DEPTH 7 cmBASE:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6662/332434/179284076_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717754685)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Axe Head, c. 1000-650 BC: This exceptional artifact is an ancient Luristan bronze axe head, dating from approximately 1000-650 BC. This piece highlights the sophisticated metallurgical techniques and artistic craftsmanship of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180524344_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE: Ancient Luristan Bronze Spearhead, circa 1200-800 BCE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6733/333793/180444584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718989319)
![Elamite arrowhead: ITEM: Arrowhead MATERIAL: Bronze CULTURE: Elamite, Middle period PERIOD: 1200 - 800 B.C DIMENSIONS: 90 mm x 23 mm CONDITION: Good condition PROVENANCE: Ex English private collection,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9098/332970/179742542_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041824)
![Milo Roman Warrior W/ Sword and Spear Bronze: Total Dimensions: Height 16'' x Width 9''Approximate Weight: 12 LBSOriginal Reproduction: Original](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2211/332433/179283488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659754)
![WESTERN ASIATIC BRONZE BATTLE AXE WITH OPEN MOUTH LION: Ca. 1200 - 900 BCA Western Asiatic bronze axe-head with an imposing vertical blade edge extending from a lengthy neck embellished with an open mouth lion. The cylindrical socketing shaft is adorned wi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321413_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![SUPERB BACTRIAN BRONZE AXE WITH AN ANIMAL: Ca. 2500 - 2000 BCA Bactrian bronze votive axe that would have been placed atop a standard for ceremonial purposes. It has a small, round socket and the back side is adorned with a moulded stylised an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6054/333779/180321402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718727244)
![Skeleton Warrior w/ Shield and Spear Bronze Statue: Skeleton Warrior w/ Shield and Spear Bronze Statue An appealing yet eerie sculpture of a skeleton has been named "warrior." The skeleton is seated on a skull and is armed with a shield and sp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/333723/180286134_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718715659)
![ROMAN LEGIONARIES DAGGER SCABBARD MOUNT: 1st-3rd cent AD. Bronze chappe, the tip mount of vase form pierced with circles and a crescent, suggesting a human face. Abstracted but unmistakable. Just under 1 1/8” in height with mounting lu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333136/179838668_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718811800)
![Lot of 8 Ancient Laotian Bronze Axe Heads: **First Time At Auction** Ancient Southeast Asia, Laos, ca. late 1st millennium BCE. A set of 8 cast-bronze axe heads, each with a crescent-shaped blade edge and a thick tang. Each artifact has develo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/dist/images/placeholder.jpg?height=310&quality=70)
News about Bronze Weapons & Armor
![Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/178027916_1_x.jpg)
Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze Bodhisattva on Lotus Base tops $400K at Concept Art Gallery
PITTSBURGH — Concept Art Gallery enjoyed a sensational result in its June 8 sale. Estimated at $300-$600, a Sino-Tibetan gilt bronze bodhisattva hammered for $330,000 ($402,600 with buyer’s premium). Complete sale results are available at LiveAuctioneers. The buyer will be hoping they have bought one of the celebrated series of bronzes cast in the imperial […]
![Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/James-Cox-Gallery-June-9-Bill-Reid-cast-bronze.jpg)
Bill Reid Cast Bronze leads our five lots to watch
Bill Reid, ‘Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole)’ Cast Bronze WILLOW, NY – Bill Reid (1920-1998) was a highly celebrated First Nations artist from the Haida tribe in British Columbia. In 1994, he created a limited edition cast bronze titled Killer Whale Spirit (Blowhole) for exclusive distribution to the board members of the Tallix Foundry in Beacon, […]
![A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/169962396_1_x-1.jpg)
A tiny Louis Vuitton trunk, a bronze lobster, and George Washington portraits triumphed at Thomaston Place
THOMASTON, Maine – ‘Correct in detail, material and quality of construction, down to brass hardware, stencilled cloth and monogrammed leather trim’, a miniature Louis Vuitton trunk hammered for $7,500 and sold for $9,375 at Thomaston Place Auction Galleries. Only a handful of these diminutive luggage pieces are known, made at the time either as salesman […]
![Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Aux-at-Showplace-Jan-7-Dylan-Lewis-bronze.webp)
Dylan Lewis bronze leads our five auction highlights
Dylan Lewis Bronze ‘Lioness Standing On Sloped Base, Maquette’, $12,500 NEW YORK – South African Dylan Lewis (b. 1964-) is widely regarded as a master sculptor of animals, with a particular focus on lions and tigers. He spends a large amount of his time in the wild observing, tracking and sketching animals, which he then […]