A fine example of a Luristan spearhead, cast in bronze. The spearhead has a leaf shaped blade with a prominent central mid-rib which extends to form a square-section tang. The tang flares outwards at the ricasso and forms a small guard above the relatively short tang. The spearhead is covered with a beautiful green patination.
 
Luristan Iron age: Circa 1200-800 BC.
 
Complete and intact; Very fine, nicely preserved, with a dark green patina; good stable bronze.
Length 36.1 cms (14.2 ins)
 
Provenance: Ex French collection and Paris gallery, pre-1990's.
 
For similar spearhead excavated at the Royal tombs, Marlik, see item 78; Weapons from Marlik; Ezat O. Negahban.