Luristan Bronze Axe-Head

Object Description

A fine Luristan bronze axe-head featuring a thick, narrow blade that flattens into a wide convex cutting edge. The rear of the blade is connected to a cylindrical shaft hole with a projecting rim. The surface of the piece is smooth and the edges are clean. The piece features a lovely, dark patination across the surface with accents of blue and red.

Date: Circa 1200-600 BC

Object History

Ex London collection of weapons, 1990s-2010s.

Object Condition

Very fine. The edges are smooth and exceptionally well-preserved. There is a chipped groove at the top near the shaft hole and a small chip at the base of the shaft.

Object Details