A very attractive ancient bronze Persian Leaf-shaped huge spear-head from Bronze Age Persia, dating to around 1200 -800 BC
Measurements: Length: 40 cm - Width: 7.5 cm
Short swords or spear-heads such as this would have been used by the Persians in their battles with the Greeks, in their aspiration to gain control of the Middle-East.
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From the ancient Near East, Bactrian, Pakistan, Ca 500 to 200 BC. A carved banded alabaster cup with flat base and tapered walls. 2-3/8"H, intact/generally excellent, save a bit of rim roughness, as shown.
Sassanian culture, ancient Persia, Ca 200 to 400 AD. Lovely pair of bronze appliques - probably worn as brooches by a very wealthy member of the clan. Each in the form of a standing horse and each showing great detailing and areas of original gold gilding. In presentation case. One applique measures 1-1/2" across x 1"H, the other 1-1/2" across x 7/8"H, both intact. ... Click for details