BEST Guttmann Luristan Bronze Arrow 800BC N/RES!

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Offered with NO Reserve! You are considering an Extremely Rare, Well Provenanced Ancient Persian Bronze Arrow from Asia Minor, dating to 1200 - 800 BC. Slightly bent in ancient battle, full of character! This long arrow-head was acquired from the world famous Axel Guttmann Collection. Reference: Christie's UK, Wednesday 28th of April 2004, Sale 5524, Lot 27. This is a particularly outstanding example, demonstrating beautiful construction symmetry, bilateral edges, and a supportive mid rib. It was attached to the wooden shaft in antiquity by way of its long tang. Condition: Intact and Unrestored. Overall length: 4 7/8 inches. For relevant specialized literature, please refer to: Iran: Iron Age I. By I.N. Medvedskaya. Translated from the Russian by S Pavlovich. BAR International Series 126, 1982. AXEL GUTTMANN: Axel Guttmann was almost certainly the most powerful and examplary collector of antiquities that the last century had ever known. Right up to his untimely death on the 28th of October 2001, he had set ideals in ancient art collecting by private individuals, that in some instances could even be said to have surpassed the standards set in some state museums. Axel's Berlin Home housed his collection in a museum-like display, offering generous access to academic scholars and collectors alike. He was a man of great vision, read more

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