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Large Luristan Bronze Socketted Spearhead Large Luristan Bronze Socketted Spearhead Large Luristan Bronze Socketted Spearhead
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LOT 1402

Large Luristan Bronze Socketted Spearhead

2ND-1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.

11 in. (375 grams, 28 cm).

With broad leaf-shaped blade, heavy midrib and tapering tubular socket pierced for attachment in two directions.

Provenance

Acquired in the 1990s.
Ex Abelita family collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

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LOT 1402

Large Luristan Bronze Socketted Spearhead

Estimate £250 - 350€290 - 410 (for guidance only)$340 - 470 (for guidance only)

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