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Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Butt Spikes

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Middle East, Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Large bronze axe head with curved cutting blade flaring down, tapering to cylindrical shaft with four butt spikes. Blade to shaft area adorned with relief design comprised of three stalks of wheat. Wonderfully aged patina! Size: 8-3/8"L (21.25 cm) x 3-1/4"H (8.25 cm).

For a similar example see Christies Lot 7, Sale 23908. Price realized $2889.

Provenance: Ex-private A. Green collection, UK; Ex-private David Kennedy collection, acquired at London Art Market in late 1980's.

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Condition

Aged and oxidized surface; nice patina.

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Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Butt Spikes

Name: Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Butt Spikes
SKU: 40539055
Price: 395 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,200

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Starting Price $500

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