Lot 858
Socketed Spear Point in Bronze. Northwestern Iran, c. 1000-800 BC. Cast and wrought, the blade long and tapered, with very high midrib, swelling, rounded shoulders, and a thinner sheet socket. Chased decoration of hatched diamonds at top of socket, by blade. On socket, two sliding rings for the mounting of the blade. A little chipping to socket bottom, otherwise blade very fine with glossy dark green to matte green patina. Length: 20".
Estimated Value $500 - 850.
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| Realized $1,208 |
