Description:

**Originally Listed At $450**

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A lengthy bronze blade for a short sword or a pole-mounted spear with an elongated triangular profile. The tapered blade features a petite tang for affixing a handle or pole, and the thick midrib is flanked with a pair of thinner ribs all the way down to the pointed tip. Layers of green and brown patina cover the entire weapon in color. Size: 16.4" L x 2.25" W (41.7 cm x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, acquired before 2000.

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#145485

  • Condition: Minor nicks to edges and shoulder, with light abrasions and encrustations, and very slight bending to overall form, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.

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