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