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LOT 1607
Sold for (Inc. bp): £234
LURISTAN BRONZE POINTED SPEAR
9TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
13 1/2 in. (201 grams, 34.2 cm).
9TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
13 1/2 in. (201 grams, 34.2 cm).
Square in section and tapering to a substantial point, with short neck and square-section tang.
PROVENANCE:
Ex London, UK, gallery, 1971-early 2000s.
London, UK, collection.
This lot is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D’Amato.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Khorasani M.M., Arms and Armour from Iran. The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, Tübingen, 2006, pp.242-243, for discussion.
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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.
