Ancient Resource
Huge Persian Bronze Spearhead // Circa 1100-900 BC
Product Description
A wonderful and massive ancient Luristan bronze spearhead from Persia, circa 1100–900 BC. A molded bronze weapon with a short, tapering blade, a prominent midrib and a guard. The base is characterized by a long tang that would fix to a long wooden spear shaft. For a similar example see: Christie's, Live Auction 9482, The Art of Warfare, The Axel Guttmann Collection Part I, Lot 24, 14 for type. Measures 19 inches long and is very heavy, with excellent olive-green patina and light mineral deposits, some beautifully-preserved steely-toned bare metal showing through in places.
Product Details
- Measurements
19"L x 2.25"W x 0.75"H
- OriginIran
— Ex-Oxfordshire, UK Art Professional's Collection
— Previously in an Old Ontario, Canada Collection, Formed in the 1980s
— Accompanied by a hand-signed certificate of authenticity which includes all the details, culture, dating, motifs/inscriptions when applicable, historical relevance, and provenance.
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