Description:

Sumer, modern-day Iraq, ca. second half of third millennium BCE. This is a beautiful example of a cast bronze pick with a sophisticated design to the tip and a flared back behind a rimmed socket. In my opinion, this is one of the nicest pieces that we have from the Piscopo Collection. We do not know if this pickaxe was used as a tool or was symbolic, but we do know that these are some of the earliest kinds of objects from Mesopotamian excavations. Size: 7.6" L x 0.9" W x 3.15" H (19.3 cm x 2.3 cm x 8 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Estate of John Piscopo. Mr. Piscopo was one of the largest collectors of ancient weapons in the US with a collection that spanned all cultures, all ages.

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#115594

  • Condition: Excellent shape, with fine patina and some rust encrustations that suggest the piece was buried alongside iron objects.

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