Description:

Luristan, modern day northern Iran, ca. 1500 to 1000 BCE. This ia a long bronze sword blade with a wide, flat rib and no attached guard or handle; there is a straight tang. The nomadic herdsmen and horseriders of Luristan produced short, light blades for ease of travel. These objects were often placed in graves. Metal working in ancient Luristan was highly controlled by elites, and took place in lower altitude settlements; however, as most people in Bronze Age Luristan migrated seasonally between high and lowlands, weapons like this were carried up into the mountains and steppes frequently. Size: 21.5" L x 2" W (54.6 cm x 5.1 cm).

Provenance: Ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.

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  • Condition: The piece has been polished and as a result the patina is almost nonexistent. There are some minor scrape marks but the form is clear.

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