A Luristan bronze sword, circa 11th - 10th century B.C.

Double-edged bronze sword with broad central rib. A C-shaped clamp forms the transition from the blade to the handle. Hilt rectangular in cross-section. Massive spherical pommel with ribbed decoration

Fine bronze short sword, the blade tapers to a sharp point. The hilt curves inward, from a splayed pommel. Circa 10th-8th Century B.C. Dimensions: L. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm.) Ex. Old German collection, a

A Luristan bronze dagger Circa 11th-9th Century B.C. The tapering blade with a medial ridge and crescentic guard, the pommel terminal formed into a flat disc with ridges spaced along the grip with a

10th century B.C. With triangular blade in outline and prominent mid-rib divided in three sections; square shoulders with rectangular guard; rectangular grip with openings for inlays on either side. F

Circa 12th-8th Century BC Gently tapering blade, with open handle, wooden grip now lost

A Luristan bronze sword cast as one piece with the characteristic eared pommel, square-shaped grip, pointy blade with multiple grooves. Dimensions: L: 23 in., (49 cm.)

A Luristan Bronze Ibex Circa 9th-7th Century B.C. Height 1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm). Property from Kathryn Albert, New Jersey Provenance: Stephen Joel Albert (6 February 1941-27 December 1992), New York; t

A Luristan Bronze Bowl Circa 9th-7th Century B.C. Height 3 inches. Provenance: Barclay Gallery, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 1991 Property from the George R. Francoeur Trust, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, sold

Three Luristan Bronze Implements Circa 9th-7th Century B.C. Height of first 4 inches. Provenance: The George R. Francoeur Trust, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Ancient Luristan Bronze Long Sword c.Ca. 9th - 7th century B.C. Size 32 1/4 inches length. Bronze sword having a finely cast bronze handle with a double capped pommel, raised circular decorative eleme

RARE Islamic Seljuks Bronze Weight, Circa 10th -11th century AD, 85 grams, diamond shape with lion engraved. Size:4.5 cm x 3 cm.

A Luristan Bronze Whetstone and Finial Circa 9th-7th Century B.C. Width 8 1/4 inches. Provenance: Donna Jacobs Gallery, Birmingham, Michigan, 1988 Property from the George R. Francoeur Trust, Bloomfie

A Luristan Bronze Ibex Fibula Iran, Circa 8th-7th Century B.C. Height 11 inches (27.9 cm). Property from the Collection of Mr. Kashanian, New York Provenance: William J. Jenack Auctioneers, Chester, N

An ancient Western Iranian Luristan bronze ax head. Circa 9th to 8th centuries BC. This artifact serves as a tangible link to the rich archaeological heritage of the Luristan region, which was renowne

Rare and Important Chinese double sided archaic bronze double-sided pole finial. Shang/Early Western Zhou Dynasty period. Ca. 11th/10th century BC. Featuring a cast taotie head surmounted with horns.

12th-10th century BC. A very long Troy type Bronze Age rapier with narrow triangular blade, thick rounded midrib, rounded tip, scooped shoulders with lateral flanges, round-section tang with flattened

A Luristan Bronze Standard Finial with Two Ibexes Circa 9th-7th Century B.C. Height 9 inches. Provenance: Charles Ede Ltd., London, 1985 Property from the George R. Francoeur Trust, Bloomfield Hills,

13th-6th century BC. A bronze short sword blade with triangular blade and pierced tang, broad median rib. 290 grams, 36cm (14"). Ex Cologne private collection.

11th-8th century B.C. Comprising a round-section stem with rounded point, possibly a probe; substantial finial formed as two resting antelopes with emphasised heads, one devoid of horns. 69.2 grams, 1

13th-6th century BC. A bronze short sword with cylindrical hilt and triangular blade and tip; the hilt hollow with holes for the retaining pin for the organic finial; the blade with thick medial rib.

11th-8th century B.C. Comprising four examples with tapering bodies and decorative finials, three with a central piercing. 112 grams total, 13.5-16 cm (5 3/8 - 6 1/4 in.). From a UK private collection

A Luristan Bronze Master of the Animals Finial Iran, Circa 9th-7th Century B.C. Height 8 1/16 inches (20.5 cm). Property from a Southern Collector

15th-10th century BC. A substantial bronze short sword with narrow leaf-shaped blade, thick midrib, short grip with round-section 'antler' finial. 766 grams, 50.5cm (19 3/4"). From a European collecti

Ancient Near East, Luristan or other part of northern Iran, ca. 10th to 9th century BCE. A magnificent, enormous bronze sword of the "double ear" pommel style, made using the lost wax casting techniqu