Lengthy Luristan Bronze Spear Point

**First Time At Auction**

Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A beautiful and sizeable cast-bronze spear point. It has a slender blade profile, wide at the base and progressively-tapering to a narrow point, as well as a broad midrib which runs the length of both blade faces. The mounting tang has a concurrent narrow form and displays a miniscule curled terminal, and the entire weapon has both pale and dark green patina across all surfaces. The tip is ever-so-slightly bent, though this does not detract from the overall appeal of this ancient example of bronze weaponry! Size: 14.125" L (35.9 cm).

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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#129300
Condition Report: Age-commensurate surface wear, minute nicks to blade edge, slight bending to tip and overall form, with light earthen and mineral deposits as well as light and dark green patina throughout.