284 - Luristan Bronze Sword Blade. 13th-7th century B.C. Slender blade widening at the base, three raised median ribs extending to the short tang; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg, 2003, in Russian, see pl.XIV no.40, from Luristan; Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armor from Iran: The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, T bingen, 2006, pp.394-5, for type. 420 grams total, 41 cm high including stand (16 1/8 in.).

Luristan Bronze Sword Blade. 13th-7th century B.C. Slender blade widening at the base, three raised median ribs extending to the short tang; accompanied by a custom-made display stand. Cf. Gorelik, M., Weapons of Ancient East, IV millennium BC-IV century BC, Saint Petersburg, 2003, in Russian, see pl.XIV no.40, from Luristan; Khorasani, M.M., Arms and Armor from Iran: The Bronze Age to the End of the Qajar Period, T bingen, 2006, pp.394-5, for type. 420 grams total, 41 cm high including stand (16 1/8 in.). German collection, cologne 1990s. Ex John Lawton private collection, Surrey, UK. According to Moorey, such categories of swords were distributed in the Northern Iran area, as proved by the Amarlu finds. Based on the example from the Ashmolean Museum, he dated them to the end of the 2nd millennium B.C., more precisely to a period between the 14th and 13th centuries B.C. The type was in use until the 7th century B.C. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.