Ancient Luristan Bronze Axe Head
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Description
Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cast-bronze axe head of unusual form bearing a paddle-shaped blade head that projects slightly upwards from the slender neck. The socketing shaft is comprised of 2 open cylindrical flanges that are engraved with an abstract eye on either side of the button-shaped knob. Layers of brown and green patina have formed across the weapon throughout centuries of environmental exposure. Size: 6.6" L x 0.8" W x 5.1" H (16.8 cm x 2 cm x 13 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased from Palmyra Heritage Gallery, New York, New York, USA, June 10, 2018, lot 170; ex-Rabi Soleymani estate, London, England, thence by descent
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Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased from Palmyra Heritage Gallery, New York, New York, USA, June 10, 2018, lot 170; ex-Rabi Soleymani estate, London, England, 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.
#183110
Condition
Minor nicks and abrasions, otherwise intact and excellent. Great patina throughout.
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Ancient Luristan Bronze Axe Head
Estimate $600 - $900
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