Luristan Decorated Bronze Ceremonial Macehead

GBP 500.00

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Object Description

A finely decorated Luristan ceremonial cast bronze macehead, featuring a tubular shape, with the upper half decorated with three panels of symmetrical leaf-like patterns. Each panel is separated by three vertical grooves. The bottom half of the shaft is smooth, with a final detail of two engraved bands around the base. The very end of the macehead features a slightly flared rim.

Date: Circa 1200-800 BC

Provenance: Ex. London Collection, formed between 1990 – present.

Object Condition

Condition: Fine, some earth encrustation within the carved grooves.

Object Details

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  • dimensions
    H:24.1 centimeters

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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
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