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Luristan Near-Miniature Bronze Axe
Luristan Near-Miniature Bronze Axe
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Description
Ancient Near East, Luristan or other cultural area around the Caspian Sea, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A near miniature bronze cast axe head with a narrow, cylindrical socket, and a short blade that flares outward into a crescent form. A small flare rises up from the top of the socket, opposite the blade; the bottom of the socket is slightly rolled. Made to be ceremonial or as a burial good. Size: 2.8" L (7.1 cm); 4.7" H (11.9 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Stagecoach, Nevada, USA collection; acquired from 1985 to present from galleries such as Arte Primitivo, Art For Eternity, Butterfields, and Riverbend Gallery

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#128748
Condition
Very dark patina on surface. Piece has some casting flaws.
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Luristan Near-Miniature Bronze Axe

Estimate $300 - $450
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Starting Price $150

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