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LOT 1118
Medieval Iron Arrowhead Group
12TH-15TH CENTURY A.D.
1 5/8 - 3 1/2 in. (66 grams total, 41-88 mm).
Comprising tanged arrowheads of various types, including leaf-shaped, lozengiform, triangular and leaf-shaped examples, together with others. [8, No Reserve]
ProvenanceAcquired on the German art market, before 2000.
Ex German collection.
The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
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Luristan Bronze Axehead
12th-11th century B.C.Estimate: £100 - 140 (+bp*)
Opening Bid: £40
With elliptical socket and slightly flaring cheeks with cutting edge. 939 grams, 17.5 cm
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The axe corresponds to the Maxwell-Hyslop Type 20A, similar to specimens from Ordu and purely Asiatic in inspiration. An axe from Giyan has a distinct shaft tube which is not present on the Ordu axe, but the shape of the blade is similar and it is probable that smiths travelling over the Eastern Anatolian and Persian trade routes were responsible for making these typologies of axes. -
Greek Style Bronze Helmet
20th century A.D.Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Featuring hammered helmet detailing together with mythical creatures and coiled snakes. 1.5 kg, 30.5 cm high
Acquired 1990s-early 2000s. East Anglian private collection.
The helmet is modelled upon the pseudo-Corinthian models of antiquity. The gryphon represented refers to the wars between these mythological creatures and the Arimaspes. -
Amarlu Type Bronze Sword with Blood Channels
Late 2nd millenium B.C.Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Formed with a long triangular blade, thick midrib with parallel fullers, rectangular guard, long tang with folded end. 668 grams, 73 cm
Acquired on the London art market, prior to 1980s. The Kusmirek Collection, UK.
This sword finds a good parallel with a bronze sword with bell-shaped pommel, today in the National Museum of Tehran. Originally these swords had separately made hilt which was then cast on the blade. These swords were more typical of the North-West Persian territory, especially in the Amlash and Gilan areas.
