A fine quality Luristan Sword, ca. 1000 B.C. Approximately 18" in length with a desirable dark patina. One prominent blood ridge is seen down the middle of the blade. Fully intact save for the tang which is shortened due to breakage in antiquity. Professionally mounted.

A beautifully crafted bronze vase, being hammered rather than cast. The vase is formed in the style of an amphora, with an elongated cylindrical body rising over a button base, and a concave neck above a ledge, approximately two thirds of the way up the body. The neck then flares gently outward to form the rim. The piece is 8" in height, and is in remarkably intact condition, with a small 3/4" tear on the back side. Dates to Ca. 1000 B.C., West Iran, Luristan culture. Reference: "Art of Ancient Iran", by Mahboubian.

A rare example of a Luristan votive dagger, ca. 800 B.C. The dagger is approximately 5 1/2 inches in length, with a nice patina. The pommel displays a double lobed finial. The reverse side of the blade displays an old collection number, possibly from a museum deaccession. Ex. Arteprimitivo Gallery, NYC.

A lot of ten finely crafted bronze arrowheads, from Western Iran, Luristan, dating to ca.800 - 700 BC. Each is intact with nice patination, being on average 1 7/8 inches in length. The grouping is nicely mounted on a round wooden base. For reference, see Moorey, "Catalogue of the Ancient Persian Bronzes in The Ashmolean Museum", plate #8. Ex. Malter Galleries, California, 2005.

This is as fine an example of cuneiform tablet script as you are likely to find on the market. The piece has provenance through "Charle Ede Limited", a renowned London antiquities dealer and author. His stock sheet on company letterhead is included with the item and reads as follows: "Stock No. 1086- Sumerian messenger tablet with 19 lines written by an accomplished scribe, authorizing the rations to be issued to official messengers, victuals preceding name of recipient." The translation goes on to reference the names of all three, being Lu-Baba, Ili-den, and Abuni, along with the precise listing of rations to be provided for each along the journey. Also notable is that the tablet dates itself as follows: "From Umma, 14th day of the 11th month of the year in which 'the boat of Enki was caulked', (ca. 2036 B.C.). A copy of the stock sheet is shown in the picture attachments. Truly a remarkable example, it comes protected in a custom case fitted for the tablet. 32x26 mm in size, being intact with no repairs.

A finely crafted pair of bronze bracelets from the 1st Millennium B.C., penannular in shape, made of cast bronze, with the ends terminating in lion figurines. Deep, blue-green patina. 3 1/4" in width, each mounted in a custom black lucite base. Reference- "Art of Ancient Iran", by Mahboubian. Ex. Arteprimitivo, 2005

A beautiful Luristan spearhead, ca. 1000 B.C. with beautiful bright green patina. Approxiamtely 18" high with a heavy central spine which extends the length of the piece except for the tang, which is approximately 4". Intact with only minor chipping to the blade edge. Professionally mounted.

A bust of the goddess Astarte, Circa Canaanite to Pre-Canaanite period. Composed of buff terracotta, being approximately 3 1/2 inches in height with the walnut base. An old collection tag states "Baidun Shop Jerusalem, Jordan, May 1967". This shop is still in existance. I was able to contact Alan Baidun, one of the current owners. He was quite pleased to see the tag accompanying the piece. He pointed out that the tag reads "Jerusalem, Jordan" meaning that Jerusalem was at this time under Jordan's control. During May of 1967 the Israelis ejected the United Nations Force from the area. This was just before the "Six Day War" began against Egypt, Jordan and Syria. An interesting piece with an interesting history.

Canaanite "duck-bill" axe head, Ca. 1000 B.C. Piece has been professionally conserved and displays a beautiful patina with an almost jewel-like appearance. Deposits of red cuprite along with green malachite throughout. Slip shaft is damaged as seen in photos.

A rare example of a Luristan votive dagger, ca. 800 B.C. The dagger is approximately 3 1/2 inches in length, with a nice patina. The pommel displays a stylized bird head finial. The reverse side of the blade displays an old collection number, possibly from a museum deaccession.

This is a beautiful example of a Luristan spear point, ca. 800 B.C., completely intact with long tang for attachment, uppermost part of blade showing double blood grooves on both sides. The patina on this piece is outstanding, being overall blue-green in appearance with good deposits of green malachite, red cuprite and touches of deep blue oxides as seen in some of the enlargements. Overall length of 14 inches. Ex. Arteprimitivo Gallery, NYC.