Description:

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A cylindrical bronze mace head of lengthy form with a knob end bearing rows of diamond-shaped protrusions. The region of Luristan, which encompasses the rugged Zagros Mountain chain, is famous for its bronze work that was above and beyond the skill level of contemporary groups. Votive mace heads like these were made to be placed in graves as valuable grave goods. Size: 4.125" L x 2" W (10.5 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: private Everett, Massachusetts, USA collection, purchased from Artemis Gallery, August 29, 2016, lot 49; ex-prominent Los Angeles county, California, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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#183104

  • Condition: Minor abrasions, with light earthen deposits, and areas of artificial repatination, otherwise intact and excellent. Great surface smoothness throughout.

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