Description:

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A beautiful collection of various weapons from ancient Luristan. First is a slender cast-bronze short sword with a tapering blade and a thick handle bearing recessed cavities on both sides for an inlay of stone, ivory, or wood. Second is a small bronze chisel with a curved head, a fluted body, and a recessed hafting slot for attaching a handle. Third is a petite cast-bronze arrow point with a tapered head, projecting fins, and a narrow tang. Last is a cast-copper dagger with a stippled handle, a projecting hand guard, and a petaloid blade with a trio of incised ribs along both faces. Each weapon is covered in lustrous layers of green and brown patina, though the original golden-brown metal color is visible in scattered areas. Custom wooden display box included. Size of largest (short sword): 1.1" W x 14.8" H (2.8 cm x 37.6 cm); size (frame): 6" W x 18" H (15.2 cm x 45.7 cm).

Provenance: private Pennsylvania, USA collection

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#144640

  • Condition: Loss to one fin of arrow head. All items have slight bending to overall form, light softening to some finer details where applicable, and light encrustations. Nice earthen deposits and fabulous patina throughout.

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