Luristan Bronze Tanged Spear Head or Sword Blade c. 1000-600 BC

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

A very fine spearhead in heavy bronze. This point is an exceptional example – distinguished by a long leaf-shaped blade with a short tang and rivet hole, named by Dr Ezat Negahban as a Marlik Type VI Spearhead .  The blade has a thick central rib flanked by grooves on either side. A series of incised lines are an unusual embellishment to the base of the blade. An earthy green patina and surface deposits add to the visual effect of this well-crafted weapon. Excellent condition with minor edge roughness.

Reference: E.O. Negahban, Marlik: The Complete Excavation Report”,Univ of PA Museum  monograph 87, 1996, p270-271.  Dr. Neghaban notes that blades of this type are found in a number of locations across Western Asia/Asia Minor and “Type VI … may have been used as spears or lances, or possibly even daggers or swords…”.

Provenance: Ex John Piscopo (1943-2005) collection, Elmwood, IL.

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. The Marlik Culture extended south and west from the shore of the Caspian Sea. Luristan weapons were highly sought after by warriors of many cultures because of their quality, balance and durability.

Length: 17.5 inches          Width: 2.5 inches

  • Inventory# PA-3401
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