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Ancient Bactrian Curved Bronze Axe Head, ex-Piscopo

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Ancient Bactrian Curved Bronze Axe Head, ex-Piscopo

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Description

Bactria-Margiana (BMAC), modern day central Asia, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. This is a bronze axe head with a characteristic curved shape and narrow socket. As ever, central Asia was a crossroads during this time period; people here were influenced by Iran in the west and the Indus Valley civilizations like Harappa in the east; however, they had their own distinctive bronze style. Size: 8.7" L x 1.9" W (22.1 cm x 4.8 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.

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Condition

Patina and encrustation, with a small chip out of the top of the axe head.

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Ancient Bactrian Curved Bronze Axe Head, ex-Piscopo

Name: Ancient Bactrian Curved Bronze Axe Head, ex-Piscopo
SKU: 47154931
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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