A bronze spear head; the ovate blade with curved shoulders and hexagonal-sectioned shaft; the rat-tail tang with a sharp bend towards the end.
NB. Not supplied with stand.
 
Luristan area of Western Persia Iron age I: Circa 800-650 BC.
 
Complete and intact; one of the edges just very slightly nibbled, but the metal is strong and stable, with light green patination; with patches of earthy encrustation.
Length 25.5 cms (10 ins).
 
Provenance:Purchased from UK collection of P.C. 1990-2010
 
For similar spearhead excavated at the Royal tombs, Marlik, see item 79; Weapons From Marlik; Ezat O. Negahban.
 
The term Luristan is a generic term since, as with the vast majority of such pieces, we do not have the detailed information of a specific find site. Similar weaponry has been found in other parts for of the country, for example at the Royal tombs at Marlik to the north of Luristan province of a similar date. However, 'Luristan' items are well documented, and we can have recourse to many museum collections as well as detailed descriptions in various publications.