A Luristan bronze short sword circa 900-400 B.C. The triangular-shaped blade with a raised mid-rib and pointed tip, with a rectangular guard and cylindrical grip with recessed section, extending into the open crescentic pommel with ridged surface, together with an arrowhead and dagger, short sword length: 42.5cm, arrowhead length: 11.5cm, dagger length: 21.5cm Footnotes: Provenance: The short sword acquired through David Jones Art Gallery, Sydney, in 1976. Accompanied by the original David Jones Art Gallery receipt, noting cat. 92 The spear head also acquired from David Jones Art Gallery, Sydney. The dagger held in John S. Laws (1935-2025) collection formed before 1980, likely acquired in the 1970s. Important Notice to Buyers Some countries, such as the United States of America, prohibit or restrict the purchase by its citizens (wherever located) and/or the import of certain types of works of particular origins. As a convenience to buyers, Bonhams has marked with the symbol R all lots of Iranian (Persian) and Syrian origin. It is each buyer's responsibility to ensure that they do not bid on or import a lot in contravention of the sanctions or trade embargoes that apply to them. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: R R This lot is subject to import restrictions when shipped to the United States. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing