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Rare Central Asian Decorated Bronze Axe Head

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Rare Central Asian Decorated Bronze Axe Head

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Description

**Originally Listed At $200**

Central Asia, Bronze Age, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. A cast bronze axe head with a hollow body and raised, linear geometric motifs on its wide blade surface. The blade was probably made just to be a grave offering or a ceremonial gift, as it shows no signs of being sharpened. Size: 4.25" L x 2.625" W (10.8 cm x 6.7 cm)

Provenance: private Orange County, California, USA collection

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Condition

One part of the socket is lost, as shown. Pretty blue-green patina and nicely preserved motifs. Stand shown in photographs is not included.

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Rare Central Asian Decorated Bronze Axe Head

Name: Rare Central Asian Decorated Bronze Axe Head
SKU: 63636048
Price: 125 USD
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Estimate $250 - $375

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