Lot 843
Ancient Bronze Axe Head. Mesopotamia or Western Iran, 2nd millennium BC. This fenestrated axe head in bronze is shaped in a crescentic form with integral sockets. There is a reinforcing ridge at the center of the blade between the two openings, thereby making this blade a relation to the so-called "duck bill" axe heads of western Asia Minor and Palestine. Length: 4-3/4". Cleaned in the past, and now with pleasant brown and red patina with some touches of green. Blade in choice condition.
The lightweight construction of this blade is of particular interest. As it is not nearly substantial enough for regular military use, the piece would have been employed in a ceremonial or cultic fashion.
Estimated Value $350 - 450.
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| Realized $201 |
