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Rare Luristan Bronze Axe Head w/ Zoomorphic Heads

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Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, Iron Age I-II, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast bronze axe head of dramatic form with a lengthy triangular blade, a zoomorphic head adorning the neck, and a quartet of stacked zoomorphic heads in abstract form to form the socketing shaft. Thick green patina has formed due to age, and the degree of preservation is admirable. Size: 7.2" L x 1.1" W x 3" H (18.3 cm x 2.8 cm x 7.6 cm)

Cf. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession number 32.161.3

Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2000

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Condition

Light earthen deposits, minor softening to some finer details, and petite nicks to blade edge and socketing shaft, otherwise intact and excellent. Wonderful patina throughout. Previous inventory label beneath display stand.

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Rare Luristan Bronze Axe Head w/ Zoomorphic Heads

Name: Rare Luristan Bronze Axe Head w/ Zoomorphic Heads
SKU: 157242306
Price: 800 USD
Availability: InStock

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