Lot 1036

A collection of three bronze axes, a mirror and an anthropomorphic idol with two dragon heads,

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A collection of three bronze axes, a mirror and an anthropomorphic idol with two dragon heads,

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Description

A collection of three bronze axes, a mirror and an anthropomorphic idol with two dragon heads, Luristan, 2000 B.C and earlier

H.: 17,7 cm (the idol with 2 dragon heads, excl. stand)
H.: 5,5 cm L.: 10,2 cm (the duckbill axe)
H.: 9,2 cm L.: 10 cm (the largest axe)
H.: 15,9 cm (the bronze axe, excl. stand)
H.: 17,2 cm (the mirror, excl. stand)

Provenance:
- The collection of Mr. and Mrs. S., Ghent, Belgium.
- Featured in the book 'Bronzes du Luristan et d'Amlash', Louvain la Neuve, 1982, Idoles tubulaires pag. 93/116 (the bronze idol).

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A collection of three bronze axes, a mirror and an anthropomorphic idol with two dragon heads,

Name: A collection of three bronze axes, a mirror and an anthropomorphic idol with two dragon heads,
SKU: 174447114
Price: 700 EUR
Availability: InStock

Estimate €800 - €1,200

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