Bronze arrowhead from the Near East dating from the 1st millennium BCE, demonstrating the metallurgical excellence of Luristan civilizations.
This archaeological object presents an elongated profile characteristic of ancient Near Eastern productions. Its green archaeological patina attests to its authenticity and age.
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Flan and edge
The point shows a tapered shape typical of projectiles of the period, crafted in bronze according to ancient metallurgical techniques.
Dimensions: 12.5 × 1.8 cm. Material: bronze with green archaeological patina. State of preservation: good condition with wear consistent with age.
Near Eastern bronzes, particularly those from Luristan, demonstrate metallurgical expertise and the central role of these objects in commercial exchanges linking Mesopotamia, the Levant and Central Asia.
This arrowhead embodies the military power and artisanal wealth of ancient societies. Both utilitarian and symbolic object, it served as an instrument of war and cultural marker.
Provenance: former English private collection (London), acquired in the 1980s. Certificate of authenticity provided by Galerie Antikarts.
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