Description:

**Originally Listed At $400**

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A set of 2 cast-bronze spear butts, each with a spike-shaped body emanating downwards from a stocky socketing shaft. Each weapon was used by swiftly spearing the spike into its target without having to dip the larger blade head down to perform the same life-ending task. Size: 13.25" L x 0.8" W x 0.75" H (33.7 cm x 2 cm x 1.9 cm)

Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased December 8, 2014 (longer) and April 25, 2020 (shorter); (longer): ex-private Dubai, United Arab Emirates collection; (shorter): ex-private Montrose, California, USA collection

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#183190

  • Condition: Each piece with light abrasions, small nicks, minor earthen deposits, and light pitting in scattered areas, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.

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