Elamite Bronze Axe-Head with Ram, mid 2nd Millennium BC

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead comprising a tubular socket with thickened rim above mouth to the lower rim, D-shaped rear flange with median rib, narrow blade with curved edge. Cf. Godard, F. The

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead comprising a leaf-shaped blade with central ridge, socket with small rim to top and bottom; to the rear openwork figure of two men wrestling modelled in the round.

2nd millennium BC. A substantial bronze axehead comprising a tubular socket with four moulded ribs and cones projecting to the rear; thin blade with reinforced edges, swept profile; with later wooden

North-West Persian Bronze Axe Head, 2nd Millennium B.C.Curved blade with relief pattern, the shaft with four spikes and ridged cord decoration. o Ref. see ÒAncient Near Eastern Artifacts in the Metro

An attractive Near Eastern bronze axe head, 2nd Millennium BC, with flared blade and rounded cutting edge, the backend rounded, the shaft holes bordered by ridges, the lower descending to a point. L:

Ancient Canaanite Bronze Axe Head, c. 2nd Millennium BC. (4 1/4 inches high) A Canaanite Cast bronze Axe head. choice patina. Provenance: Ex Robert Haber Ancient Art NYC. Robert Haber’s interest in

Bronze Age Socketted Axehead2nd millennium BC. A bronze socketted axehead with raised leaf-shaped motif to one face, depression to the reverse. 174 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a European gentlem

Elamite Decorated Bronze Cup, c. Mid 2nd Millennium B.C.Of thick walled bronze, on a round stemmed foot, decorated on the outside by a double band of scrolls.Size:8.2 cm H - 3 1/4 inches Material:Bron

A ceremonial bronze axe head, Near Eastern, c. 2nd Millennium BC, of open-work design with a central hound in profile. L: 3 3/5 in (9.2cm). Ex Boston, Massachusetts collection.

A Near Eastern bronze ‘Duck-Billed’ axe-head, c. 2nd Millennium BC, with two oval openings and curved cutting edge. A pleasant example of this distinctive type with mottled green patination. 3 3/8

A ceremonial bronze axe head, Near Eastern, c. 2nd Millennium BC, of open-work design with a central hound in profile. L: 3 3/5 in (9.2cm). Ex Boston, Massachusetts collection.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with ovoid socket and ribbed tongue-shaped blade, two elliptical piercings to each face extending to the socket. 285 grams, 11cm (4 1/4") From a West Sussex collect

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with tubular socket and rectangular blade, slightly hooked to the underside; projecting section to the back with standing male figure to either side. 310 grams, 13c

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with narrow lentoid-section shank, flared blade with raised Y-shaped lateral strips, concave mouths to the socket, scroll detailing to the mouths and finial. 210 gr

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with tubular socket, ribs extending to spikes to the rear, curved blade with flange to the top and bottom edges. 281 grams, 15.5cm (6") Private collection, North Lo

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with tubular socket, four ribs extending to spikes to the rear, curved blade with flange to the top and bottom edges. Cf. Legrain, L. Luristan Bronzes in the Univer

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with crescentic blade, waisted neck with T-shaped extension to the rear. 390 grams, 13cm (5"). Property of a London collector, acquired in the early 1990s.

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with scooped lower edge to the blade and curved cutting edge, the socket with two rectangular panels each with an advancing horse(?) in low relief; mounted on a cus

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead of European type with straight edge, curved cutting edge with concentric teardrops to both broad faces, slashed collar, broad socket with two lateral lugs. 244 gram

3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with rounded butt, vertical socket with C-shaped rim above and below, slender lentoid-section blade with rounded expanding edge. 175 grams, 10cm (4"). Pri

3rd-early 2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with rounded butt, vertical socket with C-shaped rim above and below, slender lentoid-section blade with rounded expanding edge. Cf. Godard, F. The Art of

2nd millennium BC. A bronze axehead with slightly curved blade, ellipsoid-section socket with flared mouth and collar and narrow loop between; teardrop void to one face. Cf. Novotná, M. Die Äxte und

Elamite Bronze Axe Head with BullFan shaped blade, round shaft surmounted by a seated bull.Size:15.4 cm L - 6 1/16 inches Material:Bronze Culture:Elamite, 2nd Millennium B.C.Provenance: ex UK coll

Western Asia/modern day southwestern Iran, Kingdom of Elam, ca. later 2nd millennium BCE. I am a sucker for patina, and the patina on this axe is about as thick, tactile and lovely as it comes! A gorg