Iron Age Steel and Bronze Spearhead, Central Asia

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Asia, Iron Age culture, ca. 800–200 BCE. A leaf-shaped spearhead forged from carbon steel, with a broad blade tapering to a point and a central ridge. Below the blade is a cast leaded bronze collar, with a green mineral patina, which anchored the head to its haft and reinforced the join. The iron tang extends beyond the collar, with a heavily encrusted, corroded surface consistent with long burial. The combination of steel blade and bronze fitting reflects a metallurgical tradition suited to weapons of this type, with the form shaped by functional requirements of thrust and penetration. Size: 15.1" L x 1.1" W (38.4 cm L x 2.8 cm W). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #204059

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