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Luristan Iron Mace Head w/ Snakes

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Item Details

Description

Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A fascinating iron mace head of tubular form with 3 pairs of slithering serpents undulating vertically down the sides. Size: 1.3" Diameter x 5.1" H (3.3 cm x 13 cm)

Provenance: private Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA collection

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Condition

Chipping to top and bottom, as well as nicks and abrasions to surface. Otherwise, intact with liberal remaining detail and rich patina and encrustations throughout.