Ancient Persian Amlash bronze leaf-shaped spearhead with beautiful patina

Dated from, 1200 - 1100 BC

Spearhead with a long blade, a broad midrib, a rectangular-sectioned tang, and a reinforced shaft opening to reveal the tang and rounded shoulders;

Measurements: Length: 31 CM - Width: 4 cm

Condition: Excellent archaeological condition, not repaired and not restored

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Small bronze amulet in the shape of a zebu bull. The animal is showing short forelegs, a vestigial tail. The ears are indicated below the prominent horn. A hole for suspension through the hunchback.
Bronze
Near Eastern, early 1st Millennium BC
L. 1.7 cm (0.6 in)
Intact, pristine condition with nice patina.
Swiss public auction (data will be provided to the buyer)

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Rare South Arabian Bronze Horse Head Protome, circa 2nd Century BCE - 1st Century CE. Engraved mane and inlaid eyes beneath heavy ribbed brows. Braided harness with blinders behind eyes. Two holes for attachment at bas of neck. Missing one ear but otherwise in excellent condition. 4 1/2" high. Ex: Property of Santa Barbara Museum of Art. A breed of horse that originated on the Arabian Peninsula...

A begging bowl used by Sufis, Dervish and other Mendicants who have renounced earthly goods and subsist on charity from the devout, for both their own nourishment as well as for delivering food to the poor. A somewhat boat shaped copper bowl, with an applied foot and suspension chain. The body of the bowl is incised with geometric patterns. Shows muted wear from use and age but in very good condition. Nice patina, Possibly late Qajar Period. Approx. 8" in length and 5.5" in width.

Byzantine Empire, ca. 500 CE.

Solid bronze polycandelon with original chain. A beautiful open work design centered around a large open circle, with three circles and three bars surrounding it. Incised lines around outside of disc. 6-1/4"D x 14"H. Custom Stand.

Provenance: Ex-Private Denver Colorado Collection.

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Ancient Luristan Bronze Arrowhead, ca. 2nd to early 1st Millennium B.C. Bronze Arrowhead or spearhead for light throwing spears. From a large group of north west Persian point types with reinforced central ridge and rectangular shaft. Excellent example of pre-ancient weapon techniques from the renowned Guttmann collection. Axel Guttmann was one of the most important collectors of ancient militaria in the modern era...

Ancient Luristan Bronze Arrowhead, ca. 2nd to early 1st Millennium B.C. Bronze Arrowhead or spearhead for light throwing spears. From a large group of north west Persian point types with reinforced central ridge and rectangular shaft. Excellent example of pre-ancient weapon techniques from the renowned Guttmann collection. Axel Guttmann was one of the most important collectors of ancient militaria in the modern era...

Ancient Luristan Bronze Arrowhead, ca. 2nd to early 1st Millennium B.C. Bronze Arrowhead or spearhead for light throwing spears. From a large group of north west Persian point types with reinforced central ridge and rectangular shaft. Excellent example of pre-ancient weapon techniques from the renowned Guttmann collection. Axel Guttmann was one of the most important collectors of ancient militaria in the modern era...

Appealing bottle-shaped socle with a small bulge an the join to the very long neck and flared disk rim on top. Wax strands overlaid to obtain the stepped bottom and the band on the neck.
The upper end with a hole to insert a heraldic bronze finial (opposed animals, master of animals, etc) Almost identical items no. 110 and 112 in: J. Rickenbach. Magier mit Feuer und Erz. Zurich 1992.
For a related example formerly in the Godard collection cf. fig. 136 in: Eric De Waele...

Luristan bronze cloak pin with an elaborate terminal showing the head of an ibex. The animal is rendered with big alert eyes and flattened ears. The horns form loops to bear a thread that was fastened to the garment.
For related items cf. no. 156, 157 and 158 in: J...

Substantial bronze pin with leaf-shaped head. Cast bronze with hammered head, featuring a slightly peaked central ridge and a twisted loop on top to bear a thread that was fastened to the garment.
For a related item cf. no 73 in: R. Merhav. A glimpse into the Past, The Joseph Ternbach Collection. Jerusalem 1981.
Bronze
L. 33 cm (13 in)
Luristan, Western Iran, early 1st millennium BC
Intact and of pristine condition. Nice patina with red cuprite underneath. Soil...

Israel, Ca 1730 to 1550 BCE - Middle Bronze Age. Cast bronze axe head in typical duck bill form, central socket for attachment to shaft, twin eyes above vertical ridge line. 4"L (10 cm) x 2-1/8"H. Repair at shaft, else quite excellent. Custom stand available. Ask for details.

PROVENANCE: Ex-Connell collection,

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Byzantium, Ca. 8th-12th Century CE. Composed of a flat metal ring supported by three chains connected to a curved hook. The ring is a flat sheet of metal with 6 circular openings to accommodate glass candles. The suspesion chains are interlaced with decorated flat metal disks. Dark brown patina. 12”H, excellent condition.

Provenance: Ex-prominent NYC, NY Gallery

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Decorative handmade brass and silver box from Damascus to hold Qur'an, ca. 1900 CE. This city thought to be the oldest continuously inhabited city in the world. 10" x 12" x 8". Also a handmade brass and silver plate with figural motif, ca. 1900 CE. 11" diameter. Both in excellent condition.

Accurate miniature version of a typical Luristan dagger with double-eared pommel, long grip and lanceolate blade. The small scale is rare and points to a votive or ceremonial function of the item.
The flared pommel is reminiscent of the socket of older weapons made of bone.
Bronze
Luristan, ca. 1000 BC
H. 7.2 cm (2.8 in)
Intact and of pristine quality. Attractive olive-green patina.

German private collection, Königswinter (Germany) (data will be p...