Description:

Ancient Near East, modern day northern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A long, flattened, leaf-shaped blade with a pointed midrib and a short, rectangular tang with a pierced terminal for attachment to a wooden handle. The style of the spearhead is probably a variation on the Type III (which has wide variety), from Marlik, a major archaeological site associated with Luristan - a mound that contained at least fifty-three tombs. Within these tombs, researchers found a large number of bronze spearheads, which they have theorized were very popular weapons for Marlik's warriors. Size: 13.5" L x 2.25" W (34.3 cm x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: the late John Piscopo collection, San Diego, California, USA

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#128433

  • Condition: Slight nicks from edges. Pretty mottled turquoise patina.

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