Luristan Bronze Socketed Spearhead papua embodying both practicality and luxury

embodying both practicality and luxury in the context of the afterlife

and an everted rim with an in-folded lip

often completely flat

This rare and fascinating artifact exemplifies the technological ingenuity and artistic refinement of the Chancay people

Luristan Bronze Socketed Spearhead papua embodying both practicality and luxuryAncient Near East, Luristan (Lorestan), c. 1200800 BC, Northwestern Iran A finely cast and forged bronze socketed spearhead of classic Luristan type. The blade is characterised by slim, tapering shoulders and a pronounced central midrib, providing both strength and penetrating power. The sharpened edges narrow elegantly toward the point before transitioning into a long, folded conical socket with a straight profile and an open seam at the rear. The