Ancient Persia Luristan Bronze Arrow Head, circa 1200 - 800 BC

Ancient Luristan Bronze Arrow Head, circa 1200 - 800 BC.
The curved, triangular shaped arrowhead features a raised mid rib and a part tang, which was to be inserted into a wooden shaft to form the complete arrow projectile. It showcases a rich green patination and earthly encrustations on the bronze, testament to the objects’ prolonged burial within the earth.

Reference: Many archeological records can be referred to, in particular we recommend reading; Cf. Muscarella, O.W. "Bronze and Iron Ancient Near Eastern Artefacts in the Metropolitan Museum of Art - New York", 1988. Refer to pages 291 and 292 (General Iranian Objects), figures 406 and 416.

Provenance: Ex Abelita family collection, 1980-2015.