Lot 852
Ceremonial Axehead in Bronze. Northwestern Iran or Luristan, c. 1100-900 BC. A well cast bronze example having four pointed conical points on the butt end. Opposing blade is sharply slanted, with semi-crescent underside, and reinforcing ridges along the edges, including the blade. Intact, with colorful overall blue-green mottled patina, with some areas of earthen encrustation. Length: 8-1/2". A fine example of series.
Estimated Value $550 - 850.
The ceremonial forms of these blades tend to be lighter castings with dull or ribbed edging to the blade area.
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