Luristan Bronze Socketed Spearhead pilgrimflask A highly unusual Roman terracotta

A highly unusual Roman terracotta miniature vessel

Place of Origin: Huacho

figures like this replaced human sacrifices

the sacred charge composed by a spiritual healer (nganga)

A stunning example of a flint end scraper from the Ertebølle culture

Luristan Bronze Socketed Spearhead pilgrimflask A highly unusual Roman terracottaAncient Near East, Luristan (Lorestan), c. 1200800 BC, Northwestern Iran A finely cast and forged bronze socketed spearhead of classic Luristan type. The blade is characterised by slim, tapering shoulders and a pronounced central midrib, providing both strength and penetrating power. The sharpened edges narrow elegantly toward the point before transitioning into a long, folded conical socket with a straight profile and an open seam at the rear. The