Name/Title
BCE 2000 - 1000 Luristan Bronze Hunting ArrowDescription
Bronze Hunting Arrowhead
Luristan
Circa 2000–1000 BCE
This small bronze arrowhead originates from Luristan, a region noted for its sophisticated Bronze Age metalworking traditions. Arrowheads of this elongated, leaf-shaped form were used primarily for hunting and reflect practical design optimized for penetration and durability.
The surface preserves a stable green burial patina, and the piece remains fully intact, clearly retaining its original form.
Material: Bronze
Dimensions: 128 × 20 mm
Condition: Excellent; intact with original patinaMade/Created
Time Period
Late Period (c. 715–332 BCE)Notes
Date:
* Late Period (c. 715–332 BCE) attribution is consistent with style and corrosion
Likely Origin:
* Western Iran (Zagros Mountains / Luristan region)Materials
Material
Cast BronzeMaterial Notes
Primary shaping by casting or forging of a blank
* Followed by extensive hammering (cold working) to thin and sharpen the blade
* Final edge finishing by grinding/abrasion
Hybrid approach—cast blank + hammer finishing—is widely documented in Near Eastern metallurgy (e.g., Moorey, Ancient Mesopotamian Materials and Industries; Pigott, studies on Iranian metallurgy).Create Date
August 4, 2025Update Date
April 27, 2026
