Luristan Bronze Tanged Spear Head (Luristan-Marlik) c1000-600 BC

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Luristan Bronze Tanged Spear Head -  Ancient Persia (Luristan-Marlik), circa 1000-600 BC

Length: 17 inches, Width: 1 3/4 inches

A very fine spearhead in heavy bronze. This point is an exceptional example – much larger and heavier than most spearheads of the era. It is distinguished by a leaf-shaped blade with thick central rib and a large shaft, which adds weight and strength to the point. The tang is square and blunt at the terminus.

The surface has a fine earthy green patina that adds to the artistic effect of this well-crafted weapon. Excellent condition with minor edge roughness.

For similarly shaped spear heads see Muscarell,  “Bronze and Iron” - Metropolitan Museum of Art, plate 171 &172.

Provenance: Ex John Piscopo (1943-2005) collection, Elmwood, IL.  Piscopo had one of the largest edged weapon collections in the US.

Luristan bronzes refer to items dating from roughly 1500-500 BC that have been excavated since the late 1920’s in the Harsin, Khorramabad and Alishtar valleys of the Zagros Mountains of western Iran, especially at the site of Tepe Sialk. Scholars believe they were created by either the Cimmerians or by such related Indo-European peoples as the early Medes and Persians. Luristan weapons were highly sought after by warriors of many cultures because of their quality, balance and durability.

  • Inventory# PA-3309
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