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LOT 1477
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EUR (€) 120 - 160
USD ($) 130 - 190
£40 (EUR 46; USD 54) (+bp*)
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AMLASH TYPE BRONZE SPEARHEAD
12TH-11TH CENTURY B.C.
14 3/8 in. (300 grams, 36.5cm).
12TH-11TH CENTURY B.C.
14 3/8 in. (300 grams, 36.5cm).
Leaf-shaped blade and rectangular-section shank developing from the raised midrib, flared below with a rectangular-section tang.
PROVENANCE:
Ex London art market, 1980-1990s.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.
LITERATURE:
See Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, s. cat 280, for type.
FOOTNOTES:
The weapon belongs to the type 1 of the spear-head classification of Khorasani, mainly from Marlik or Amlash areas. Similar pieces have been dated by Stutzinger to 1200-1100 B.C.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
