Luristan Bronze Socketed Spearhead with Rat Tail Tang

GBP 350.00

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Object Description

A fine Luristan spearhead cast from bronze. The spearhead features a triangular blade with rounded shoulders. Running down the centre is a prominent midrib. The midrib leads to a pentagonal shank and flares outwards towards the socket. Below the socket is a square-sectioned tang which curves at the base forming a rat tail. This ‘rat-tail’ construction would be inserted into a wooden shaft to reduce further splitting upon use. Deep patination covers the surface.

Date: Circa 1200-600 BC

Object History

Ex Abelita family collection, 1980’s-2010.

Object Condition

Excellent Condition. Minor wear to the edges of the blade consistent with age.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    H:33.5 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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