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Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Long with Bird

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Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Long with Bird

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Description

Middle East, Iran, Luristan culture, ca. 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. An impressive bronze cast axe head with a rather long flat blade that flares at both ends, an oval-shaped, ribbed shaft, with a butt cast in the form of a downward curving beak. The shaft and butt come together to give the impression of a bird head. Gorgeous green patina! Size: 9"L (23 cm).

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

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Condition

Intact and gracefully aged, beautiful patina and areas of encrustation. Old nicks to edge of blade.

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Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Long with Bird

Name: Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Long with Bird
SKU: 45990219
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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