Persian Bronze Spearhead

Company:  Gabriel Vandervort began buying and selling ancient artifacts in the late 1990's, born from a lifelong passion for ancient history.  His company, Ancient Resource, works with museums, universities, institutions, auction houses, galleries and collectors in 40 different countries across the globe. He specializes in genuine ancient artifacts, with a specialty in ancient Roman coins, Greek coins, and Roman and Egyptian artifacts. Ancient Resource artifacts are all 100% authenticated and legally acquired, and come from old collections, museum deaccessions, auction houses and institutions. 

Product:  This bronze spearhead is from Luristan, ancient Persia, c. 1200 - 800 BC. It is a long, graceful tapered leaf-shaped blade with thin raised mid-rib and 'rat-tail' tang where it would have been affixed to the spear shaft.  Intact with minor chipping. Thick olive-green patina with earthen and mineral deposits overall.  Ex D. McKee collection, Olympia, WA.  Original owner inherited this piece from his father-in-law who was a visiting professor at the university of Tehran from 1959-1960.

Details:

• Size: 18.88 L x 3.25 W x 0.38 H inches
• Weight:  1.0 lb
• Origin:  Luristan

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Returns: No returns accepted