Ancient Elamite Bronze / Copper Axe Heads (2)
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Description
Ancient Near East, Southwestern Iran, Elamite culture, ca. 1900 to 1300 BCE. A gathering of 2 axe heads from the ancient Elamites. First is a bronze axe head with a trapezoidal blade and a socketing shaft bearing a trio of nubbin protrusions. The larger axe head is cast from copper and features a minimalist utilitarian design. Each artifact is enveloped with layers of naturally-occurring patina in hues of brown, green, russet, and azurite. Size of largest: 4.75" L x 1.125" W x 4.125" H (12.1 cm x 2.9 cm x 10.5 cm)
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired 2018; ex-Broukal collection, United Kingdom, formed 1950s, thence by descent
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#183050
Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, acquired 2018; ex-Broukal collection, United Kingdom, formed 1950s, thence by descent
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#183050
Condition
Each weapon with minor abrasions and nicks commensurate with age, light earthen deposits, and encrustations/deposits in scattered areas, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.
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Ancient Elamite Bronze / Copper Axe Heads (2)
Estimate $900 - $1,350
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