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LOT 1434
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
1 1/2 - 4 1/4 in. (205 grams total, 3.8-10.8 cm).
Including triangular, leaf-shaped, barbed and other types. [21]
ProvenanceEx London, UK, collection, 1990s.
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LOT 1434
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead Group
Estimate £100 - 140€120 - 160 (for guidance only)$140 - 190 (for guidance only)
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Luristan Bronze Sword with Decorated Stone Pommel
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
With solid cast hilt with penannular guard and a horizontally ribbed grip; a massive star-shaped pommel and a multi-fullered blade tapering to a sharp tip; handle restored. 1.03 kg, 63.5 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
According to Moorey, such category of swords were distributed in the Northern Iran area, as proved by the Amarlu finds. Based on the example from the Ashmolean Museum, he dated them to the end of the 2nd millennium B.C., more precisely to a period between 1400-1200 B.C. The type was in use until the 7th century B.C. -
Medieval Iron Dagger
15th-16th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £65
Comprising a single-edge blade with swept point, thick bolster with lateral spur, rivets for lateral organic scales. 244 grams, 33.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Luristan Heavy Bronze Axehead
13th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £156
With broad tapering blade and curved edge, wide socket, hammer-face to rear. 1.28 kg, 19.5 cm
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000. Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
