Luristan Bronze Axe Head

GBP 395.00

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Object Description

A Luristan axe cast from bronze featuring a cylindrical shaft-hole. The upper edge is strengthened by thickening along with a thick ridge along the base of the socket. The blade extends outwards towards a convex cutting edge. The top of the blade tapers in to a point at the cutting edge from the socket. Patination and encrustation covers the surface.

Date: Circa 1200-600 BC

Object Condition

Fine condition. The socket is now blocked.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:8.1 x H:11.2 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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