Two Luristan Bronze Axe Heads
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Description
Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A set of 2 cast-bronze axe heads, each of squat form with socketing shafts bearing either 1 or 2 vertically projecting fins. The first axe head features a set of incised striations along the upper ovoid rim, and a dense protrusion emanates from the butt end of each weapon. Each weapon features layers of naturally-occurring patina in hues of green and brown. Size of largest: 4" L x 0.8" W x 2.3" H (10.2 cm x 2 cm x 5.8 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection; ex-Broukal collection, United Kingdom, formed 1950s, thence by descent
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#183186
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection; ex-Broukal collection, United Kingdom, formed 1950s, thence by descent
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183186
Condition
Each piece with light abrasions, small nicks, and minor earthen deposits, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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Two Luristan Bronze Axe Heads
Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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