Antiquities - Bronze Age
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801 801 Bronze Age - Luristan - Horse Bit. Circa 2nd millenium BC, A bronze horse-bit comprising a square-section bar with loop terminals. The cheek pieces cast in the form of horses, with long tails and reins depicted and having two loops at the top. Cf. Legrain L Luristan Bronzes in the University Museum, pl. XX, etc. 730 grams, 20 cm rod width, horse size 13cm x 10 cm. Generally fine, uncleaned. £1,000 - £1,500 802 Bronze Age - Luristan - Dagger with Stone Pommel. Circa 3rd millenium BC. The broad blade with central raised rib and with integral square section hilt and quillon. Fitted with a heavy stone pommmel, secured to the hilt tang with a large bronze washer in the form of a stylized flower. Cf. Khorasani M. M., Arms & Armour from Iran, p. 54, fig. 4 for a similar example. 660 grams, 42 cm overall. Fine, uncleaned with good patina. £300 - £500 803 Bronze Age - Luristan Dirk with Stone Pommel. Circa 3rd millenium BC. The blade with central raised rib and with separate hollow perforated hilt and crescent quillon (with traces of fabric/leather present). Fitted with a heavy limestone pommmel, secured to the hilt tang with a large bronze circular washer. Cf. Khorasani M. M., Arms & Armour from Iran, p. 54, fig. 4 for a similar example. 620 grams, 47 cm overall. Fine, uncleaned with good patina. Scarce type. £300 - £500 804 Bronze Age - Luristan - Axe Head. Circa 2000 BC - 600 BC. A combined axe-adze with circular shaft hole; the transverse blade trapezoid with expanding cutting edge; the axial blade expanded with slightly curved cutting edge. Cf. Lord McAlpine Antiquities from Europe and the Near East, p.128, 17.15. 270 grams, 103 mm. Fine condition. £150 - £200 From an old English collection.
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