Ancient Luristan Bronze Socketed Spear Head 1800-1400 B.C. Hooked Tang

This robust Ancient Bronze Spear Head comes from the Luristan region of the ancient Near East and dates to approximately 1800–1400 B.C. The weapon is heavily cast in copper alloy and features a broad blade with a pronounced central ridge that tapers into a defined point. The socketed base includes a rare hooked tang, which would have been lashed or secured to a wooden shaft (now lost to antiquity). Measuring 11.5 inches in length, the piece bears visible nicks and edge damage consistent with functional use, and is covered in a richly varied patina of greens and earthy browns acquired over millennia in the ground.

Spear heads of this type were favored among the warrior classes of Iron Age Iran and the wider Zagros cultural sphere. The central rib provided strength in impact, while the hooked tang ensured a more secure fit to the shaft—design features that point to a focus on both battlefield performance and technological innovation. 

Comparable examples can be found in the Iranian Room of the British Museum, attesting to the martial significance and technical refinement of such weapons. This is a particularly evocative piece with signs of use and strong aesthetic appeal.

Specifications:

• Material: Bronze
• Origin: Luristan (Modern day western Iran)
• Period: 1800 - 1400 B.C.
• Provenance: A dozen high quality Luristan artifacts purchased through a highly reputable UK Dealer who brokered for an old UK Antiquities Estate Collection

Condition:

Honest Wear or As Found – Standard Wear, medium to heavy use, or other wear/patina that adds to the item’s character and authenticity.

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