A large rare north-west Persian bronze mace head with 16 deadly spikes circulating shaft. Some battle damage is apparent on tip, probably from hitting a shield or weapon. Lovely dark green patina.
THE HISTORY: It was under the Assyrian kings Tiglath-pileser III and Sargon II that the entirety of the Near East fell under the sweeping conquests of the Assyrian Empire. Their conquests included the territories of northern Egypt, Babylon, Israel, Judea, and Palestine. The atrocities and terrorist tactics of the conquering Assyrians visited unspeakable fear into their subjects. And, their military success can be attributed to their advanced levels of military and government organization. The As... Click for details
A very nice Parthian bronze trilobate, socketed arrowpoint excavated on the site of an ancient settlement in northeastern Iran and dated ca. 200 BC. The article measures 2.3 cm and is covered with a green patina. The arrowhead is in excellent condition and the point and blades are still quite sharp.
At the time this arrowpoint was manufactured there were millions of bronze articles being made for the general population,... Click for details
Here you find a beautiful ancient Luristan bronze spiked mace head. In tact with lovely green patina. Has eight spikes surrounding the main body. A rope pattern is present on the top and bottom of the macehead. "A mace in one of the most well known Luristan styles. Luristan is a region in the central Zagros mountains in Eastern Iran well known for its early artistic bronzes. However, the full history of the region is little known and many so-called Luristan items actually originate in a wider ar... Click for details
Here you find a Luristan cudgel from circa 1200 BC. Featuring a lovely patina and design on the upper portion above the shaft. Most scholars feel that these cudgels were used primarily in a ceremonial manner. Seeing this one is so intact I would tend to agree. "A mace in one of the most well known Luristan styles. Luristan is a region in the central Zagros mountains in Eastern Iran well known for its early artistic bronzes. However, the full history of the region is little known and many so-cal... Click for details
Ca. 1st Millennium B.C., Mesopotamian. Press-molded ancient pottery Mother Goddess plaque in relief (possibly the goddess Astarte), holding her breasts, a gesture for fertility. She has her hair in careful rows and wears a long, flowing gown. 5-1/8"H, in generally very condition condition, save old repairs at center and knees. Complete with custom display stand. ... Click for details
What a rare size! Ancient Oil Lamp, Islamic, 12th century A.D.
Buff terracotta pottery in the form of a shell, with pinched rim forming spout, with green-glazed interior. 3-1/2"D, with small (approx. 1"L) repair on one side, else very good. Found in the Holy Land.