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View translationLuristan Bronze Spearhead with Rat-Tail Tang (No Reserve Price)
No. 90187399
A fine Luristan cast bronze spearhead with a long, leaf-shaped blade with sloping shoulders. The blade displays a prominent central midrib, which leads to a 'rat-tail' tang. This would have been inserted into a wooden shaft. A beautiful dark patina and earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with its age, such as chips to the edges of the blade and scratches to the surface.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, renowned in antiquity for its sophisticated metal working techniques. Due to the nomadic nature of the populations that settled in the area, none of the Luristan bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Excavated items most often included weapons, tools, vessels and finials, but ornamental pieces such as amulets, fittings and jewellery such as pins or bracelets also feature in the material record. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Luristan bronze objects often served ceremonial functions given their funerary contexts, and there are recurring artistic motifs of flora and fauna and the human relationship to each throughout their work.
Measurements: (circa) L 33.6cm x W 3.7cm
Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.
Seller's Story
N.B: ALL ITEMS WILL BE DISPATCHED VIA PRIVATE COURIER. TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
A fine Luristan cast bronze spearhead with a long, leaf-shaped blade with sloping shoulders. The blade displays a prominent central midrib, which leads to a 'rat-tail' tang. This would have been inserted into a wooden shaft. A beautiful dark patina and earthly encrustations to the surface. Signs of wear as consistent with its age, such as chips to the edges of the blade and scratches to the surface.
Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, renowned in antiquity for its sophisticated metal working techniques. Due to the nomadic nature of the populations that settled in the area, none of the Luristan bronzes were of great size, since it was required for them to be light and portable. Excavated items most often included weapons, tools, vessels and finials, but ornamental pieces such as amulets, fittings and jewellery such as pins or bracelets also feature in the material record. Archaeological evidence suggests that the Luristan bronze objects often served ceremonial functions given their funerary contexts, and there are recurring artistic motifs of flora and fauna and the human relationship to each throughout their work.
Measurements: (circa) L 33.6cm x W 3.7cm
Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 - present.
Seller's Story
N.B: ALL ITEMS WILL BE DISPATCHED VIA PRIVATE COURIER. TAXES & VAT ARE NOT INCLUDED WITHIN THE SHIPPING COSTS. INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY TIME SUBJECT TO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE.
ANTIQUITIES: All items sold will come with their own Certificate of Authenticity, including the item's description, image and provenance. Please also note, for insurance purposes, an item's value cannot be under- declared. All items when shipped (if required) will be declared as antiquities over 100 years old and their valued price.
Liability and the applicable Customs Regulations or Import Requirements in the country of your destination are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We cannot be held responsible for any delays occurred by Custom Procedures. Import Tax or payable VAT depends on the Country of your destination. Payments of any taxes or any dispute with Customs Authorities are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Please note that from the 1st of January 2021, as Britain will officially leave the EU, artefacts dispatched to any European country might have to go through Customs Procedures and fees.
Watches: Watches are provided with a hard cardboard box and pillow as shown in the images.
The Seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days.
Culture
Luristan
Name of object
Spearhead with Rat-Tail Tang
Century/ Timeframe
Circa 1200-600 BC
Provenance
Private Collection
Country of Origin
Unknown
Material
Bronze
Condition
Good
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Very fast delivery, good price, as depicted on the pictures.
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View translationEnvio muy correcto, bien presentado y con certificados de autenticidad. El problema es la empresa de envio, FedEx, muy mal servicio. Recomiendo cambio porque es la tercera vez que me pasa lo mismo.
View translationItems are as beautifull as discribed. Very carefully packed.
View translationVery nice object, varefull packed, fast delivery - good transaction
View translationThank you. I am very satisfied. Sincerely, Milano Paul.
View translationThank you. I am very satisfied. Sincerely, Milano Paul.
View translationZusätzlich zu den Zollgebühren musste ich auch noch 18 Euro Bereitstellungsendgeld für FedEx bezahlen. Das Zertifikat hat auch was abbekommen da es nur in einem dünnen Umschlag war. Bin unzufrieden!
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Hello, we have stated in our seller note that taxes and VAT are not included in the shipping costa and are the sole responsibility of the buyer. We are sorry to hear the certificate is damaged - a digital copy has been sent to the messages.
Well received: thank you!
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View translationSehr gute Kommunikation! Schnelle Lieferung! Sehr schöne Exponate! Gerne wieder!
View translationVery fast delivery. Professionally packed. I highly recommend this seller 👍
View translationProduit conforme, bien emballé, livré par FedEx rapidement. Certificats d'autheticité bien documentés.
View translationThank you , Great item , prompt delivery .
View translationmooi object, goed verpakt en snelle levering. Zeer tevreden hierover
View translationStunning, very well packaged and posted in good time. Many thanks.
View translationStunning piece and very intricate carving. Securely packaged, many thanks.
View translationBeautiful object and very securely packaged. Thank you
View translationTrès rapide et content de mon acquisition
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