Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran and Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A great set of 2 forged-copper spear heads of slender, elongated, petaloid forms bearing sharp edges and rounded tips. The first weapon exhibits a shallow midrib and a pair of gently rounded fins just above the tang. The largest weapon has more dramatically rounded fins, a more pronounced midrib, and a squat tang. These blades were perhaps mounted to the tops of wooden poles before being used as weapons of war. Nice patina envelops both armaments in hues of green and brown. Size of largest: 11.125" L x 1.375" W (28.3 cm x 3.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-estate of John Piscopo, San Diego, California, USA, 1990's or earlier. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.
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Condition
Both blades have very slight bending to overall forms, with light abrasions and nicks to faces, tangs, and edges, and smooth encrustations, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.