Luristan Bronze Sword

£ 450.00

A fine Luristan bronze sword featuring a triangular blade with a raised midrib. The flanged hilt ends with a fanned pommel which has been pierced at the centre. The hilt’s edges extend upwards to have once encased inlays on both sides.

Date: Circa 1200-600 BC
Condition: Very fine condition, minor chipping along the hilt’s edges. Bright green patination and encrustation are visible to the surface.

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SKU: LD-819 Category: Tag:

Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region situated in the Zagros Mountains. In ancient times a number of nomadic populations, such as the Medes and the Kassites, settled in the area. Due to the nomadic nature of the tribes, none of the Luristan bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. This includes many weapons, tools, ornaments and finials along with small amulets and fittings. The decorative technique is predominately openwork with Scythian art influences. Cast spike-butted axes are hallmarks of Luristan bronze weaponry during the First Iron Age Period, between 1200 and 1000 BC. Most of the Luristan bronze items have been recovered in funerary contexts, suggesting they had a ceremonial function.

To discover more about the Luristan Empire, please visit our relevant blog post: The Luristan Empire: Beauty of Bronze.

Weight 326 g
Dimensions L 46.8 x W 3.7 cm
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Reference: For a similar item,Bonhams, California, 17th March 2013, lot 7125

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