Lot 66B
Ancient Near East, Luristan or other cultural area around the Caspian Sea, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A huge leaf-shaped, round-shouldered bronze spear point, cast in a single piece. A prominent midrib extends into a long shank, which is separated from a square tang by a heavy square molding. The tang ends in a bent, button terminal. Comes with custom stand. Size: 2.1" W x 18.8" H (5.3 cm x 47.8 cm); height on stand: 19.75" H (50.2 cm).
Blades of this kind, with the shank separating the blade from the tang, occur in the Gurgan region of northeastern Iran, particularly associated with Tepe Hissar, Tureng Tepe, and Marlik. All three are important sites in Iranian archaeology. Tepe Hissar and Turang Tepe were a urban centers that had architectural and trade connections with similar cultures in Afghanistan and Seistan in southeastern Iran, demonstrating a wide geographic area of influence. Marlik is a mound that contained fifty-three rich tombs. Within these tombs, researchers found a large number of bronze spearheads, which they have theorized were very popular weapons for Marlik's warriors, who lived in a forested, mountainous region. This type of spearhead is a Type III, classified by its long, tapering triangular blade with a projected midrib. This particular weapon does not bear marks of having been repeatedly sharpened for use, as some from the area do, so it was probably made specifically to accompany a warrior in death.
Provenance: Ex-Kavet Collection, Massachusets, acquired 1975
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- Condition: Deep olive green patina. Overall excellent.
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