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LOT 1384
Luristan Bronze Arrowhead
13TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
6 1/8 in. (6 1/2 in.) (34 grams, 15.6 cm (139 grams total, 16.7 cm high including stand)).
Heater-shaped with barbs to the rear and midrib developing to a tang. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceEx Abelita family collection, 1988.
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Elamite Bronze Crescentic Axehead
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Opening Bid: £80
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Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection. -
Carolingian Iron Spur with Silver Studs
Circa 8th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £221
With D-section arms, attachment loop, prick spur with two bands of applied studs. 150 grams, 18 cm
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Large North-West Persian Bronze Sword Blade
11th-7th century B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £211
With prominently curved guard extending out from the ricasso partly framing the hilt, thick midrib extending slightly above the ricasso. 460 grams, 52 cm
Acquired 1980-2015. Ex Abelita family collection.
The hilt of such swords was made separately and unfortunately is nearly always missing from the archaeological records. Similar daggers have been recorded from the South Caspian area from Tomadjan and Ghalekuti. Their chronology ranges from late 2nd millennium B.C. to 7th century B.C.
