Ancient Persia Luristan Bronze Arrow Head, circa 1200 - 800 BC Walker Art Gallery

Walker Art Gallery

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6 mould-formed steep sided pottery ramekin bowls with hand finished pea pod shaped handles to harlequin coloured interiors

Some light spots of foxing to the upper left corner

We were unable to identify any signature or foundry mark

Ancient Persia Luristan Bronze Arrow Head, circa 1200 - 800 BC Walker Art GalleryAncient Luristan Bronze Arrow Head, circa 1200 800 BC. The leaf shaped arrowhead features a raised mid rib and a pointed tang, which was to be inserted into a wooden shaft to form the complete arrow projectile. It showcases green patination and earthly encrustations on the bronze, testament to the objects prolonged burial underground prior to excavation. Reference: Many archeological records can be referred to, in particular we recommend reading; Cf.