Bronze Leaf-Shaped Spearhead with hook-Tail Tang and stop rigde
Description
A fine Luristan spearhead with a leaf-shaped blade, a raised midrib, and a distinctive 'hook-tail' tang that curves and flares at its terminal end. The blade sits on a tubular section transitioning into the tang past a decorative stop-ridge. One side displays multiple ancient strike marks indicating extensive combat use. Earthy encrustations and green patination cover the surface.
Total L: 437 mm (tang 140 mm), W: 42 mm / 32 mm blade, Weight: 175 g
Reference Items
Comparison to Marlik Weapons: Excavations at Marlik Tepe (northern Iran) have yielded very similar long-bladed, tanged spearheads, often buried in warrior elite tombs. These weapons share the leaf-like profile and structural midrib seen in this artifact.
Historical Significance
The hook-tail tang represents one of the earliest hafting methods. The combat strike marks make this an important witness to actual ancient warfare, as opposed to purely ceremonial deposits.
