Luristan Socketted Bronze Halberd

CIRCA 9TH-6TH CENTURY B.C.

9 in. (478 grams, 22.9 cm).

Comprising: crescentic triangular-section blade with herringbone pattern to the rear edge, six integral attachment struts, tubular socket with transverse fixing pin. [No Reserve]

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market.
From a gentleman's collection from East Sussex, UK.

Literature

Cf. Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg, 2003, pl.XXIV, no.25-27 (from Luristan), for type.

CONDITION

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