Luristan bronze comes from the province of Lorestan, a region situated in the south-western area of the Zagros Mountains. The region developed sophisticated and prolific metal-working technology from the 3rd millennium BC, with manufacture not suffering decline until the 7th century BC. Over this extensive period, metalworkers were essential for supplying and arming both local wealthy patrons and the warring factions. Their artwork mainly comprises of ornaments, vessels and weapons.
Spears played a very important role in the military history of the region. Spear bearers had a long reach on the battlefield, and spears could be used effectively in the war. The spear was also a generally useful and ubiquitous weapon, relatively easy and cheap to manufacture (in comparison to swords).
To discover more about the Luristan Empire, please visit our relevant blog post: The Luristan Empire: Beauty of Bronze.
