Luristan 2nd to 1st Millennium BC Bronce

Luristan Bronze Spearhead – 2nd–1st Millennium BC

A finely cast Luristan bronze spearhead featuring a broad triangular blade with pronounced shoulders and a central reinforcing midrib extending from the tip to the socket. The weapon retains its original integral tang, designed for secure hafting onto a wooden shaft. Despite its compact size, the carefully balanced proportions and functional design reflect the advanced bronze-working traditions of ancient Luristan.

Bronze weapons of this type were widely produced by the skilled metalworkers of the Zagros Mountains in western Iran, where they served both practical and symbolic roles. Small spearheads such as this example were commonly employed as light hunting or combat weapons and are characteristic of the flourishing Luristan bronze industry during the late Bronze and early Iron Ages. The surface displays an attractive green archaeological patina together with areas of mineral encrustation accumulated over millennia.

Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 5.6 cm length
Weight: 5.7 g

Provenance: Acquired in Germany. Former German private collection assembled during the 2000’s.

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