Ancient North-West Persian Bronze Spiked Mace Head

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #771607
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A large rare north-west Persian bronze mace head with 16 deadly spikes circulating shaft. Some battle damage is apparent on tip, probably from hitting a shield or weapon. Lovely dark green patina.

Measures 185mm length

dating to circa 1250-1000 BC.

Ancient North-West Persian Decorated Bronze Bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #771600
a609

A lovely North West Persian bronze bowl with interesting engraved dotted pattern on rim.

140mm diameter

Dating to circa 1250-1000 BC.

Ancient Bronze North-West Persian Dagger

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #771596
a347

A bronze north west persian flanged dagger with crescent guard, lovely mottled light & dark green patina.

measures 300mm length

Dating to circa 1250-1000 BC.

Ancient Luristan Mace Head : Near Eastern Antiquities

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #756022
GD-375

Here you find a beautiful ancient Luristan bronze spiked mace head. In tact with lovely green patina. Has eight spikes surrounding the main body. A rope pattern is present on the top and bottom of the macehead. "A mace in one of the most well known Luristan styles. Luristan is a region in the central Zagros mountains in Eastern Iran well known for its early artistic bronzes. However, the full history of the region is little known and many so-called Luristan items actually originate in a wider ar... Click for details

Luristan Bronze Cudgel - Mace: Near Eastern Antiquities

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #754095
GD-374

Here you find a Luristan cudgel from circa 1200 BC. Featuring a lovely patina and design on the upper portion above the shaft. Most scholars feel that these cudgels were used primarily in a ceremonial manner. Seeing this one is so intact I would tend to agree. "A mace in one of the most well known Luristan styles. Luristan is a region in the central Zagros mountains in Eastern Iran well known for its early artistic bronzes. However, the full history of the region is little known and many so-cal... Click for details

Heavy Bronze Luristan Spear Northern Iran

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #753719

This fantastic ancient weapon is a bronze dagger or spear from Luristan - ancient Northern Iran circa 1200 BC. This piece is heavy and stable. It has a leaf shaped blade with a strong midrib. The tang tapers to a small 90 degree bend.It has a wonderful patina including malachite and azurite encrustations. This would be a marvelous addition to any collection.It measures just over 26 cm in length and weighs208 grams.

Luristan fine bronze bracelet with extensive decoration

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #753513
W10

A large and extensively decorated cast bronze bracelet or leg ornament covered in anthropomorphic designs. The bracelet consists of two sections which were pinned together at the sides (the mechanism is still visible on the inside); the lower section is cast with bands and lines of raised dots while the upper side is profusely ornamented. The main decoration consists of two human and two monster heads, but there are additional heads hidden within the main designs including a pair of janiform b... Click for details

Luristan large bronze goat pendant

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #753511
W15

An unusually large cast bronze amuletic pendant in the form of a goat or moufflon standing on a tubular base. The elegant proportioning of this figure is reminiscent of Greek geometric period metalwork. North West Iran, Luristan Culture, c. 1200-800 BC Size: 8.2 x 5.6 cms. One horn partially lost in antiquity otherwise intact. Formerly in the stock of a West End London dealership.

Luristan Chariot Bronze Bell

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #751410
BD2345

From Persia, Luristan, ca. 1200 B.C. Charming ancient bronze bell of conical form featuring profile of a flat horse on top with a small hole for suspension. Most likely a chariot horse harness ornament. 1-1/2"T, intact/in generally excellent condition, save missing clapper. Custom stand included.

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Indus Valley Silver Bowl

Antiques: Regional Art: Ancient World: Near Eastern: Metalwork Pre AD 1000: item #751398
BD2343

An exceptional ancient silver bowl from the Indus Valley, Taxila Period, ca. 1st - 2nd century A.D. The interior is decorated with an etched, seven-point star design. 5-1/4"D, intact with strong mineral encrustation, plus one small area of wear/hole.

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