Description:

Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1200 to 600 BCE. A sturdy axe head cast from copper via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique. The weapon features a vertical blade with rounded corners, a corseted midsection, and a flared socketing shaft. Four bands of incised foliage radiate around a petite nubbin protruding from the verso and imbue the axe head with a personalized presentation that stands out against layers of thick patina. Size: 4" L x 1.1" W x 2.6" H (10.2 cm x 2.8 cm x 6.6 cm)

Provenance: East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 2010

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#175757

  • Condition: Abrasions and nicks commensurate with age, with softening to some incised decorations, and light earthen deposits, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout.

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