Elamite Comb-Backed Axehead with Shaft

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

13th-6th century B.C. A bronze axehead with ribbed openwork socket terminating in a butt formed of four cones, the blade expanding from the mouth of a growling lion with a flowing mane; mounted on a c

Late 2nd-early 1st millennium B.C. A substantial bronze halberd-shaped axehead with long, narrow, subtriangular blade projecting from a flange, cutaway section at the base and a knob formed as a griff

13th-6th century BC. A miniature bronze pendant of a comb-backed axehead with scooped blade and tubular socket. 14 grams, 55mm (2 1/4"). From a private collection, Lancashire, UK; from his family coll

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

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 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

(2) Piece set men's antique hairbrush and comb. Hairbrush handle and comb shaft are both made of sterling silver and marked International Sterling. Size: 6 x 3 in.

9th-11th century AD. An iron axehead with curved blade, swept rear edge, square chin, socket with flanged sides, with later reproduction wooden shaft and brass fittings for display. 760 grams, 73cm (2

Ancient Near East, Southwestern Iran, Elamite culture, ca. 1900 to 1300 BCE. A gorgeous bronze axe head, made to imitate a fierce weapon but with ornate flourishes on its blade and haft-hole. The blad

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

**Originally Listed At $350** Ancient Near East, Southwest Iran, Elamite culture, ca. 3000 to 500 BCE. A fine hand-crafted copper axe head with a curved blade and socket. The butt end also features a

A Pair of Bagues Style Gilt-Metal and 'Rock Crystal' Sconces Each molded glass urn and tapered foliate shaft backed in silver foil, mounted with two gilt-metal candlearms; electrified (cord cut). Heig

9th-12th century AD. An iron axehead with short shaft, curved blade, socket with extended panel to the rear; mounted on a modern decorative handle. 1.2 kg, 51cm (20"). Property of a London collector;

9th-12th century AD. An iron axehead with short shaft, curved blade, deep socket; mounted on a modern decorative handle. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940, table 14(8"). 1.3 kg, 75cm

Figural lamp, 19th/20th c., lacquered metal casting. Young woman with a flower and a bird. Backed by twisted shaft with 3 candlestick arms, h. 74 cm.

9th-12th century AD. An iron axehead with short shaft, curved blade, socket with extended panel to the rear; mounted on a modern decorative handle. Cf. Arbman, H. Birka I: Die Gräber, Uppsala, 1940,

Asserted silver handled items to include shoe horn, button hook etc together with two silver backed brushes , comb, jar tops etc

A light battle axe Valaska or Ciupaya used by Shepherds, this particular example features a lightly carved shaft and axe head with copper inlaid in bands and piercing. 25" L, face of axe 4 1/2" H

Long antique forest axe marked "AM" blacksmith makers mark, shaft is cut in a octagonal pattern with marks cut into top of shaft, teel axe head appears forged and heavily used. 17 3/4" H

Africa, Nigeria, Hausa Tribe 20th C. Ring axe Benue iron head of flat ring form with spikes to rear, incised patterns throughout shaft and axe head, old hand written tag from 1995

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, Iron Age I-II, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A striking bronze axe head with a curved blade edge and long socketing shaft encircled by 3 horizontal raised rings.