Central Asia, Eastern Iran / Afghanistan, Bactria, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. A striking trio of copper axe heads, each displaying a characteristic curved shape and a narrow, ovoid socket drilled with a suspension hole on each side. Two have a flared blade, while the other is squared off. As ever, central Asia was a crossroads during this time period; people here were influenced by Iran in the west and the Indus Valley civilizations like Harappa in the east; however, they had their own distinctive bronze and copper style. Size of largest: 6.4" L x 1.9" W (16.3 cm x 4.8 cm)

Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired from September 2015 to December 2017; (largest): ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA, April 25, 2017; ex-estate of John Piscopo; (greenest): acquired September 25, 2015; (other): acquired December 8, 2017; ex-private East Weymouth, Massachusetts, USA collection

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All have expected nicks, chips, and abrasions, commensurate with age, but are otherwise intact and excellent with rich patina throughout.