Iron Age Steel and Bronze Spearhead, Central AsiaAsia, Iron Age...
Iron Age Steel and Bronze Spearhead, Central AsiaAsia, Iron Age culture, ca. 800–200 BCE. A leaf-shaped spearhead forged from carbon steel, with a broad blade tapering to a point and a central ridge. Below the blade is a cast leaded bronze collar, with a green mineral patina, which anchored the head to its haft and reinforced the join. The iron tang extends beyond the collar, with a heavily encrusted, corroded surface consistent with long burial. The combination of steel blade and bronze fitting reflects a metallurgical tradition suited to weapons of this type, with the form shaped by functional requirements of thrust and penetration. Size: 15.1" L x 1.1" W (38.4 cm L x 2.8 cm W).
Provenance: private Marysville, Washington, USA collection; ex-private Seattle, Washington, USA collection, acquired 1970-2000 via US and online auctions
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Item #204059Small area of loss to collar with fissures in areas. Both blade and collar are heavily weathered with nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout, all commensurate with age. Rich patina and encrustations throughout.
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Iron Age Steel and Bronze Spearhead, Central AsiaAsia, Iron Age culture, ca. 800–200 BCE. A leaf-shaped spearhead forged from carbon steel, with a broad blade tapering to a point and a central ridge. Below the blade is a cast leaded bronze collar, with a green mineral patina, which anchored the head to its haft and reinforced the join. The iron tang extends beyond the collar, with a heavily encrusted, corroded surface consistent with long burial. The combination of steel blade and bronze fitting reflects a metallurgical tradition suited to weapons of this type, with the form shaped by functional requirements of thrust and penetration. Size: 15.1" L x 1.1" W (38.4 cm L x 2.8 cm W).
Provenance: private Marysville, Washington, USA collection; ex-private Seattle, Washington, USA collection, acquired 1970-2000 via US and online auctions
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #204059Small area of loss to collar with fissures in areas. Both blade and collar are heavily weathered with nicks, chips, and abrasions throughout, all commensurate with age. Rich patina and encrustations throughout.
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